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Christopher Makos (born 1948) is an American photographer and visual artist. Makos is known for his photographs of queer icons and pop stars, and of the male body. Makos apprenticed with photographer Man Ray, and assisted and collaborated with Andy Warhol.
Christopher Makos burst onto the photography scene with his 1977 book, WHITE TRASH. This raw, beautiful book chronicled the downtown NYC punk scene, interspersed with portraits of Uptown Boldface names like the designer Halston and Andy Warhol, who called Makos the "most modern photographer in America".
Mar 20, 2021 · In his new book, Andy Modeling Portfolio Makos (March 29, 2022), photographer Christopher Makos offers the public the first and only photographic portrait of Andy Warhol’s early modeling career.
Christopher Makos is an American artist, photographer, and author. A prominent figure in the New York downtown art scene of the 1970s and 1980s, Makos befriended and created raw, indelible portraits of the likes of Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Patti Smith, and Keith Haring.
Aug 3, 2021 · Instinct lured legendary photographer Christopher Makos from the beaches of Los Angeles to the wild pulse of New York City. It was the early 70s and life was far from monotone. Every type of artistic frequency rippled through the city, driving an era of uninhibited creation which the former Man Ray apprentice took full advantage of.
Christopher Makos is an American artist, photographer, and author. A prominent figure in the New York downtown art scene of the 1970s and 1980s, Makos befriended and created raw, indelible portraits of the likes of Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Patti Smith, and Keith Haring.
Jul 7, 2023 · Andy Warhol’s Insiders, Gagosian Shop, London, May 25–July 29, 2023. Artwork © Christopher Makos. Andy Warhol’s Insiders at the Gagosian Shop in London’s historic Burlington Arcade is a group exhibition and shop takeover that feature works by Warhol and portraits of the artist by friends and collaborators including photographers Ronnie ...
Sep 18, 2020 · Reveling in the spirit of freedom, innovation, and creativity that has defined Makos's oeuvre for half a century, "Dirty" featured photographs of Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring...
Apr 11, 2022 · Christopher Makos, an icon of Queer photography, snapped images of some of the biggest names in LGBTQ+ pop culture of the 60’s, 70’s, and beyond. From Andy Warhol and Liza Minelli kissing, to artist Keith Haring and his ex lover Juan Dubose, and plenty of pictures of his friend Debbie Harry.
