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Nan Goldin — Jimmy Paulette undressing with Tabboo
Nan Goldin

Jimmy Paulette undressing with Tabboo

A candid and intimate photograph capturing two figures in the midst of undressing, bathed in the warm, saturated tones characteristic of Goldin's signature visual style. The image reflects her unflinching documentary approach to portraying the drag and queer communities of 1980s New York, treating her subjects with raw tenderness and authenticity. The rich, vivid colors produced through the dye destruction process heighten the emotional intensity of this deeply personal moment between friends.

Medium
Dye destruction print.

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October 1, 2014

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Nan Goldin, Jimmy Paulette undressing with Tabboo

A candid and intimate photograph capturing two figures in the midst of undressing, bathed in the warm, saturated tones characteristic of Goldin's signature visual style. The image reflects her unflinching documentary approach to portraying the drag and queer communities of 1980s New York, treating her subjects with raw tenderness and authenticity. The rich, vivid colors produced through the dye destruction process heighten the emotional intensity of this deeply personal moment between friends.

Medium
Dye destruction print.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Intimate Portrait, Subcultural Scene, Color Photography, LGBTQ Subject Matter, Underground Scene, Candid Intimacy, Dye Destruction Print, Documentary Photography, Contemporary Photography, American Artist, Raw Aesthetic, Late 20th Century, Raw Vulnerability, Female Photographer, Contemporary Art, Portrait Photography, Queer Subculture, Confessional Photography, Warm Tones, Underground Subculture, Intimate Documentary

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