2020
Christopher Makos, born in 1948, is an American photographer and artist. He spent his adolescence in California and as a young adult, moved to Paris, France, to study architecture. After extensive traveling throughout Europe, Makos became the apprentice of Man Ray, a photographer and close friend of Marcel Duchamp. During the great artist's last birthday celebrations in Italy, the master Surrealist Man Ray took a special interest in Makos and shared many practical insights into his working method as a photographer.
In 1977, Makos burst onto the photography scene with his book, White Trash. This raw, beautiful chronicle of the downtown NYC punk scene, interspersed with portraits of Uptown Boldface names, became a turning point for his career as a photographic journalist. Makos became close friends and collaborated extensively with Andy Warhol, whom he showed how to use his first camera. Warhol dubbed Makos the "most modern photographer in America" and his book, Warhol: A Photographic Memoir, details his extensive travels and friendship with the Pop art superstar. Later, Makos introduced Warhol to the work of both Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring, connecting the major players of the contemporary art world.
Makos continued to document the New York scene throughout the 1980s using his Interview Magazine "IN" column to present up and coming stars such as Matt Dillon, Christian Slater, Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Ford. Makos then began his long-term love affair with Spain, where he continues to be a regular in Madrid. His portraits of Pedro Almodovar, Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Bibi Andersen and Miguel Bose helped identify La Movida. Makos has developed his distinctive photographic style to take legendary photographs of the world’s most famous icons, including portraits of Keith Haring, Andy Warhol, Elizabeth Taylor, Salvador Dalí, John Lennon, Tennessee Williams and Mick Jagger. Makos's work has been in the permanent collections of more than 100 museums and major private collections, including those of Malcolm Forbes, Pedro Almodóvar and Gianni Versace.
Christopher Makos’s photos have been the subject of numerous exhibitions both in galleries and museums throughout the United States, Europe and Japan and have appeared in countless magazines and newspapers worldwide. His work has been published in Interview, Rolling Stone, House & Garden, Connoisseur, New York magazine, Esquire, Genre and People, among many others. The beloved portrait of Warhol wrapped in a flag was featured on the front cover of the Spring 1990 issue of the Smithsonian Studies.
Makos’s projects include a book of his SX 70 Polaroids, with an essay by his friend Calvin Klein. Lady Warhol, published in 2010, presents 120 portraits of Andy in various wigs and make-up guises from the 1981 two-day Makos shoot they conceived as an homage to Man Ray's Rrose Sélavy collaboration.
Christopher Makos has truly become a seminal figure in the contemporary art scene in New York — find a collection of his photography today on 1stDibs.
(Biography provided by Arton Contemporary)
Archival Andy Warhol Black and White Portrait, 2020
By Christopher Makos
Located in New York, NY
The ‘Archival Andy Warhol Portrait,’ taken by Christopher Makos, is a nostalgic photograph of the beloved pop-art icon, and Makos’ dear friend, Andy Warhol. The two artists had a won...
Archival Paper
Archival Photographic Print 'Portrait of Andy Warhol', 1985/2025
By Andrew Unangst
Located in New York, NY
The archival ‘Portrait of Andy Warhol’ in black and white is a photographic pop-art print. This print is an edition of 50 and the photo was taken in 1985 by photographer Andrew Unang...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper
'Warhol' Abstract Street Art Mixed Media Painting, 2024
By Andrew Cotton
Located in New York, NY
'Warhol', 2024 Andrew Cotton Mixed Media Painting 60 x 48 in. / 152 x 122 cm. Unique work, Signed by the Artist Originally from North London, Cotton received his art education at t...
Mixed Media
Mick Jagger F&S 143 Iconic Pop Art Screenprint in colors Vintage Print
By Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
This portrait is on of a series of portraits done of Mick Jagger by Andy Warhol in 1975. Each print in the series has a unique photograph taken by Warhol himself and varies in the un...
Color, Archival Pigment, Screen
Cindy & Max Lithograph Print, Minimalist Style, Circa 2000-2009
By Robert Longo
Located in New York, NY
The specific information regarding edition will be provided at the time of sale. Please contact the seller for more details. Robert Longo is an American artist, filmmaker, photograp...
Lithograph
Marilyn Silkscreen Print with Diamond Dust, Signed, Edition of 20
By Russell Young
Located in New York, NY
'Marilyn', 2025 Russell Young Silkscreen Print with Diamond Dust 67 x 54 in. / 170 x 137 cm. Edition of 20, Signed by the Artist Russel Young's giant silkscreen 'Marilyn' print imbu...
Screen
Andy Warhol in Paris, Black & White Silver Gelatin Photo by Christopher Makos
By Christopher Makos
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Christopher Makos, American (1948 - ) Title: Andy Warhol in Paris Year: 1981 (printed 1989) Medium: Gelatin Silver Print, signed, stamped and numbered verso Edition: 15/3...
Silver Gelatin
Favorite Portrait (Andy Warhol), Silver Gelatin Print by Christopher Makos
By Christopher Makos
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Christopher Makos, American (1948 - ) Title: Andy Warhol with Glasses Year: 1986 (printed 1989) Medium: Gelatin Silver Print, signed, stamped and numbered verso Edition: 15/3...
Silver Gelatin
Andy Warhol, Los Angeles, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
By Greg Gorman
Located in München, BY
Edition 10 Also available in 40 x 50 cm / 16 x 20 inch, Edition 25 Signed on a label and a certificate of authenticity Black and white portrait of artist Andy Warhol with sunglasses. From personality portraits and advertising campaigns to magazine layouts and fine art work, Greg Gorman has developed a unique style in his profession. His distinctive use of light in his black and white portraits is one of the identifying aspects of a Gorman photograph. Gorman’s strength has been photographing motion picture and music personalities. His work has been used in film advertising and publicity campaigns as well as album and CD covers. Some of the motion picture celebrities that he has photographed include Ben Affleck, Lauren Bacall, Alec Baldwin, Antonio Banderas, Kim Basinger, Marlon Brando, Pierce Brosnan, Kevin Costner, Bette Davis, Robert De Niro, Brad Pitt, Andy Garcia, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Dustin Hoffman, Sophia Loren, Al Pacino, Barbra Streisand, Kiera Knightley, Clive Owen, Jennifer Lopez and John Travolta. In the music field, Mr. Gorman has worked with Elton John, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Morrissey, John Mayer, Bette Midler, Grace Jones and Frank Zappa to name a few. A partial list of the films that he has generated graphics and publicity for include “The Hurt Locker”, “Pirates of the Caribbean”, “King Arthur”, “Tootsie”, “The Big Chill”, “Bull Durham” and the Key Art Award winner “Pearl Harbor”. Mr. Gorman has lectured and conducted seminars throughout the world including Digital Photographic Workshops at his studio in Mendocino, California. A project for Disney in conjunction with the Travel Association of America, took him on a 45-day shoot across the United States shooting subjects from all 50 states...
Archival Pigment
Andy Warhol photograph New York, 1978
By Fernando Natalici
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Andy Warhol by Fernando Natalici, New York 1978: This rare Andy Warhol portrait was shot at the Halston Spring Fashion Show, in New York City, 1978 by heralded downtown art scene pho...
Inkjet
Andy Warhol Portrait Offset Print, Black and White, Framed, 1980s
By Christopher Makos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This striking black-and-white photographic portrait captures Andy Warhol in a rare and playful moment, balancing his carefully constructed persona with subtle humor. The image presen...
Offset
Andy Warhol Portrait Offset Print by Christopher Makos, Framed, 1980s
By Christopher Makos
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage postcard features a striking photographic portrait of Andy Warhol, taken by Christopher Makos and published in Andy Warhol Taught Me How to See. Makos, a close collabora...
Offset
