SLEEPWALKERS WOMAN: PHOTOGRAPHY by {GEORGE PITTS}
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George Pitts was Director of Photography at LIFE Magazine from 2004-2007. And from 1993-2004, he was the Director of Photography at Vibe Magazine. In 2006, he was awarded The Lucie Award for “Picture Editor Of The Year.”
Mr. Pitts is a photographer, painter, and writer. His paintings, drawings, and photography have been shown in numerous exhibitions in the United States incl. New York at The Ledisflam Gallery; Los Angeles, at The Antebellum Gallery, and Sometimes Madness Is Wisdom Gallery, and The University of California at San Bernardino; Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois; and abroad at Gallery Gora in Montreal; and in Tokyo. In 2009, The Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction selected his photograph for their “Juried Art Exhibition” running from May-July in Bloomington, Indiana.
The newspaper collar (inspired by Shakespearean era dress) Made by: Patrick Rojas
His own photographs have been published in The New York Times Magazine, New York Magazine, S Magazine, Spin, Vice, Nerve.com, Nerve Magazine, aRude, Table Brothers Gallery, TinyVices.com, Louchelink.com, SexTV (Canada), Werk #5 (an anthology of contemporary art including artists such as Nobuyoshi Araki), Complex, Latina, Tally Ho, Stereotype, Esquire, Details, Entrevue (France), Zoo (UK), Bunnie: issues 1 & 2 (UK), Clam (France), Premiere, Talk, Raygun, Paper, Manhattan File, Voidek, Gotham, The Washington Post, The Sun (UK), The News-of-the-World (UK), Fabulous (UK); and the following books: The Graphis Photo Annual 2000, “American Photography” annual: Volumes 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 23, and 24 (2008 edition)” (D.A.P. pub.); “Fetish Dreams” (Edition Skylight, Switzerland, 2008), “The New Erotic Photography” (Taschen Books, 2007), “Masterminds of Mode: International Fashion Festival in Japan” (2000); “Nerve: The New Nude” (Chronicle Books); “Nerve: The First Ten Years,” (Chronicle Books, 2008), “Real Vixens” (Edition Skylight, Switzerland, 2009), and “The Covers Record” by Cat Power (Matador).
Stylist: John Moore for above photo
His writing and artwork have appeared in “S” Magazine (Denmark), The Partisan Review, The Paris Review, Big magazine, One World, Vibe, aRude, Juxtapoz, Next Level: a critical review of Photography (UK), Parenthesis, and other publications. He wrote the Introduction to “Marc Baptiste Nudes” (Rizzoli pub. 2007), the afterword to photographer Tony Ward’s first book, “Obsessions” (Edition Stemmle, 1998); the critical essay for Dana Lixenberg’s monograph, “United States” (Artimo/D.A.P. 2001); as well as introductory notes for Hans Neleman’s photo book, “Night Chicas” (Graphis, 2003). In the Fall of 2003, the critically acclaimed “VX: Ten Years of Vibe Photography,” was published by Abrams Books, which Mr. Pitts both edited, and wrote the essay “Mindstorm,” that appears in the foreword.
Stylist: Suzette Selman for above photo
Personal site coming August 2009
View more of George’s images at:
www.ai-ap.com/
www.louchelink.com/
www.latenightfeelings.com/
www.tablebrothers.com (Go to “Exhibitions,” The Woman Next Door)
Tags: *BOB*, Carolyn, George Pitts, marz, Melanie, Rebecca, Sara Liz, Tiana
7 Responses to “SLEEPWALKERS WOMAN: PHOTOGRAPHY by {GEORGE PITTS}”
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Tanya D Says:
June 23rd, 2009 at 9:58 amHell Yes! George P, Rocks! On top of that hefty list of accomplishments, he’s a really awesome dude to hang out with and just chat. Thanks for including him on K&R, I have much homework to do regarding his work.
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Nathan Appel Says:
June 24th, 2009 at 1:17 amThis is amazing. I’ve just recently been introduced to George and his works, I’m addicted and want to see more!!!!!!
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Erin Siegal Says:
July 13th, 2009 at 12:49 pmHis work never disappoints, always raises questions, challenges… can’t wait to see the personal site!
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Karin + Raoul » Blog Archive » NASTY GIRL by {BETTY DAVIS} Says:
July 17th, 2009 at 4:02 pm[...] you know how important music is on your set. The right playlist can make all the difference. George Pitts had the right playlist last night starting with Betty Davis’ “They Say I’m [...]
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eric kroll Says:
August 7th, 2009 at 1:53 amnice to c new George work. He is a delight to sit across from and to converse with. peace
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Karin + Raoul » Blog Archive » EVERY COLOR YOU ARE: PHOTOGRAPHED by {GEORGE PITTS} Says:
October 18th, 2009 at 4:38 pm[...] by George Pitts featuring Cristi [...]
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silvia Says:
November 25th, 2009 at 12:53 pmYour work is so beautiful George!
