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Posted on May 19, 2012 by Luciano Ruiz

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……….New York City – 1965. 231 East 47th Street. Andrew Warhola, known as Andy Warhol, revolutionized the way in which people look at art. His emblematic technique has become an icon of modern art. As the 50th anniversary of his famous Factory studio approaches, it seems proper to explore the not so conventional aspects of his artistic career.

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Some of his earlier works show deliberate preparation through photographic images and sketches. Warhol’s “organized mess” took much more than simply selecting contrasting colors and backgrounds to create the perfect design. By taking photographs of the objects he was drawn to, Warhol anticipated the shapes and patterns he would later recreate.

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His final works do not resemble his initial sketches in any way. The use of color and contrast was purely Warhol’s own creation. Additionally, he developed his own movement by venturing into techniques never seen before. However, without his photographic eye for design, his creations would have never been the same.

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By examining several of Warhol’s filmstrips, it is evident that he was drawn to peculiar characters. His interest in high fashion provided him access to avant-garde ideas and techniques. Although not commonly exhibited or explored, these filmstrips provide an insight into one of Warhol’s main inspirations.

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As his interests expanded into other sectors of society, Warhol began using political and social agendas as inspirations for art. Controversial political events and social movements began to spark an interest in Warhol. Terrifying political figures soon took the form of colorful characters, revolutionizing the way in which people looked at them.

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Warhol Exhibition

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Throughout Andy Warhol’s career, he created numerous works of art that express diverse interests and subjects. Anything from fashion to current events caught the attention of this artistic idol. Through skillful preparation and innovation, nowadays his works are amongst the most renowned in the world. Five decades later and Warhol continues to surprise us all.

About The Author: Luciano Ruiz is a Candidate for Bachelor of Arts, University of Pennsylvania – Class of 2013

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William Burroughs

Posted on May 11, 2012

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In 1972, Rolling Stone magazine sent me and writer Robert Palmer to London to do a feature article on William S. Burroughs. William greeted us cordially; despite his outlaw reputation, he was a complete gentleman. We stayed a week, and had a terrific time. We also met Brion Gysin (William’s closest friend), who showed us his “Dream Machine,” a revolving flicker device that caused visual fireworks in the viewer’s brain. Bob and I also enjoyed Burroughs’ awesome intelligence and his controversial ideas about addiction, conditioning, and control.

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Photo: Charles Gatewood

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Rolling Stone loved our article, and made me their New York photographer (they were based in San Francisco) later that year.
In 1975, Crawdaddy magazine asked me to photograph Burroughs and Jimmy Page as they interviewed each other. Burroughs was back in America now, and we met in his downtown Manhattan loft. Burroughs disliked being photographed, but he remembered me and was warm and friendly, even giving my camera a rare grin.

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Photo: Charles Gatewood

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In 1975, William Burroughs wrote the text for my first book, Sidetripping. I was so thrilled. Shortly thereafter, Burroughs moved to Lawrence, Kansas. I never saw him again. He died in 1997 at the age of 83. By introducing my photography to the world, William Burroughs changed my life, big time. Thank you so much, William!

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Photo: Charles Gatewood

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Photo: Charles Gatewood

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Last year I published Burroughs 23, a handmade artist’s book with DanaDanaDana, a noted San Francisco art book publisher. Burroughs 23 contains all the best photos from both my NYC and London shoots. To view the book (and the boxed set of my Burroughs prints), go to www.Burroughs23.com.

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Photo: Charles Gatewood

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Atomic Bombshell

Posted on April 1, 2012 – Copyright 2012

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Brooke Lynne

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Lynne Brooke

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STRIPPED: A Tony Ward Studio Exclusive Blog Series – Part 4

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……….Two songs seemed like a lot but I was already a pro after my last audition. I felt at ease knowing the girls weren’t all watching and hoping I’d fall of stage. I went through the routine with much less anxiety compared to my first audition. I felt comfortable and confident. After introducing myself to the bar patrons, I received an abundant amount of positive feedback – along with about 23 dollars in ones. I got dressed and headed to the back and filled out yet another application: although I really started wondering what kind of background you really needed to get hired other than being able to dance and have a social security number.

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I was hired on the spot and was told to call the next day to go over my schedule. I left feeling excited and energized. I found my new home and Brooke Lynne was born. All I needed to do now was figure exactly what a “G-string” was and get one in every color!

Copyright 2012

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To Be Continued……
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Editor’s Note: To read Brooke Lynne parts one through three, go to the search bar at the top of the page: enter name and click the green icon.

Sonrya as Marilyn Monroe

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Sonrya Sanjaraya

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…….I created this self-portrait as Marilyn, and a question to go with it, when i was 18 years old. I started modeling when I was 3 years of age – and all around the world. I studied the fine arts at Bordeaux Beaux – Arts school in France. At that time, I was already asking myself: how could a woman who is also a star (Marilyn Monroe), beloved for her beauty, sex appeal and youth, accept the aging process and to see the years going by?

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How could she continue and find a balance between all the love given by everyone to her image: and the lack of real love she could have experienced in her actual life? Being an idol and to be so much loved – is also like being all alone, and when you don’t enjoy loneliness how could she have managed it everyday without falling…?

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Atomic Bombshell

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Atomic Bombshell

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ON BEING SEXY……….

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……….I think the things that most inspire me are real emotions. If I’m having an “off ” day during a shoot, I like to think of my favorite sex symbols/icons and try and channel them. It’s like playing a character in a movie and you get to be someone else for a little while. I think most of all, you can’t focus on your imperfections. Confidence is the key to pulling off being sexy! Not to mention, it helps to have a guy like TW behind the lens. This was our very first shoot and I was nervous. You wonder what the photographer thinks when he looks at you. Tony and I talked the entire shoot, he felt like an old friend almost immediately. First shoots can be really awkward but I really felt confident and beautiful.. I think it really shows through our work!

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Atomic Bombshell

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www.Alt-Er-Ego.com

Posted on March 17, 2012 – Copyright 2012

Mikel & Miles: Malibu, 1988

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Mikel Elam

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…………I love this photo of Me imitating Miles! It was the summer of 1988 and my second year as Miles’s assistant. We were at his home in Malibu, California for a few days – before leaving for Japan for various musical engagements. The man in the background of the photo is famed architect, John Lautner – who designed Chemosphere, the masterpiece home used as a backdrop for Brian Dipalma’s film entitled, Body Double. Miles was going to build an extension on his home, to include a painting studio. Of course Miles only wanted the most progressive artists consulting with him, so he chose John to design it.

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Mikel Elam: Strange Addiction

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Posted on March 13, 2012 – Copyright: Mikel Elam

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Editor’s Note: This painting was curated by Ian Berry and published in Studio Visit Magazine – Volume 16, released in December 2011. To see more of Mike Elam’s work, go to the search bar at the top of the page: enter name and click green icon.