Richard KERN (b. 1954) - Lot 268

Richard KERN (b. 1954) Erica with a candle in her ass, 1994 Vintage silver print, signed, dated and numbered 1/10 on the gallery label on the back Dimensions: 50.8 cm x 40.6 cm Provenance: Galerie Jousse Jeguia, Paris Note: Photograph by Richard Kern, a major figure in the New York underground scene of the 1980s-1990s, associated with the "Cinema of Transgression" movement. His work, marked by a raw, provocative aesthetic, explores the margins of society, bodies and identities in a radical, uncompromising approach. This image is part of this emblematic production, characterized by direct staging and transgressive iconography, now recognized as influential in the history of alternative contemporary photography. The vintage silver print, produced in a limited edition (1/10), combined with the signature and provenance of a renowned gallery, constitutes a set of important elements of authenticity and value. The significant format reinforces the visual impact of the work, in keeping with its presentation in a gallery or collection.