Pierre & Gilles: Double Je, 1976-2007 | 
| Author: Paul Ardenne
Creators: Jeff Koons, Charles Penwarden, Stefan Barmann, Wolf Fruhtrunk
Publisher: Taschen
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  6 reviews
Sales Rank: 70100
Format: Illustrated
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 459
Shipping Weight (lbs): 6.5
Dimensions (in): 12.1 x 9.7 x 1.6
ISBN: 3822846503
Dewey Decimal Number: 770
EAN: 9783822846506
ASIN: 3822846503
Publication Date: June 1, 2007
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Book Description
Kings of cult and pop Pierre et Gilles create dreamy portraits that transport their subjects--as well as the viewers--into an alternate world where camp, pop, burlesque, religion, and eroticism mingle in perfect harmony. Creating the sets themselves, and with Pierre as photographer and Gilles as painter/elaborator, they create one-of-a-kind artworks of an unmistakably original style. A host of stars has passed before their lens, such as Iggy Pop, Madonna, Marc Almond, Nina Hagen, Catherine Deneuve, Laetitia Casta, Marilyn Manson, Mireille Mathieu... though many of their portraits also feature unknowns. Marking the 30th anniversary of their collaboration, the Jeu de Paume in Paris is hosting a retrospective of their work from June to September, 2007. Much more than just an exhibition catalog, this book brings together all of the 130 works included in the exhibition as well as an additional 170 pieces focusing on the past ten years. Also included is a tribute text by the artist Jeff Koons. What better way to (re)discover the work of Pierre et Gilles?
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 A pomo kitsch mishmash June 12, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you're looking for art, move on.
If you're looking for male beauty, move on.
This book is over fifty percent kitschy photographs of women, by two gay guys with tattoos all over their bodies.
The objectionable "post-modernism" of this book lies in its throwing everything in one heap together, Buddhism, Christianity, and pornography.
The objectionable "kitsch" -- well, if you can't see that, I can't help you. All cultures are equal, and equally good. Especially when photographed with loud, vibrant colors and absurd sentimentalism.
But all art is equal, and equally good?
So bray the professors of today. Let's wait a century or two, and see who survives -- Praxiteles, or these guys?
 Amazingly beautiful images! February 20, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have always loved Pierre et Gilles, and this book is a wonderful retrospective of their work over the last 30 years. They are bequiling, daring, provocative, and all about love. A wonderful addition to any coffee table or bookshelf.
Insanely Great December 27, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What to say about these guys. There work is just amazing. It's hard to flip through this book and not be provoked, entertained, and drawn into their unique and amazing art.
Insanely great.
Wonderfull. Amazing book. November 19, 2007
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
There are no words to describe the masterpiece. Nobody can miss this publication. Pure delight. Pierre et Gilles are my favorite contemporary artists.
Buy this now November 3, 2007
0 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is outstanding. Breath-taking. I really have no more words. You have to taste it. The Best Taschen Book released this year so far.
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