1980
Photographer Roxanne Lowit was at the forefront of recording modern culture for more than four decades. With her camera, she captured the grit within the glamor, bringing out the truest essence of each subject.
Lowit had no formal training in photography. She graduated from New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology with a degree in art history and textile design. She had a successful career as a designer, but also had a penchant for painting. Many people offered to sit for her paintings, but her busy schedule did not allow for lengthy sessions. Instead, she would take photographs to use as references when she had time to work on her art.
She enjoyed the instant gratification of producing an image through the lens. She began her photography practice in earnest at New York fashion shows, taking pictures of her own designs. Soon, models such as Jerry Hall were inviting her backstage to the shows. Her behind-the-scenes shots catapulted her into icon status in the fashion industry.
She later expanded her focus beyond fashion. Throughout her illustrious career, Lowit photographed world-famous cultural figures, like American Pop artist Andy Warhol, Spanish Surrealist painter Salvador Dalí and American singer Madonna.
Many prestigious venues have displayed Lowit’s work, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Andy Warhol Museum. Her work is part of the permanent collection of Japan’s Kobe Fashion Museum.
The American, French, German and Italian editions of Vogue all included Lowit’s photographs on their pages, as did many other notable publications, including GQ and Vanity Fair. Lowit produced advertising work for many major companies, including Armani, De Beers and Land Rover. Lowit published four books of her photography, including Roxanne Lowit Photographs Yves Saint Laurent in 2014. She died in 2022.
On 1stDibs, find Roxanne Lowit’s portrait, color and black and white photography.
Komische Opera Berlin I - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
By Gérard Uféras
Located in Vienna, AT
Graphic, witty, and subtly theatrical, this striking black-and-white photograph by Gérard Uféras was captured backstage at the Komische Oper Berlin in 1993 during a production of “Th...
Archival Pigment
Un Fantôme à L'Opéra, Staatsoper unter den Linden - Limited Edition Photography
By Gérard Uféras
Located in Vienna, AT
In this intimate black and white photograph, Gérard Uféras captures a young performer seated in full ceremonial costume, head bowed, bouquet resting between his feet. The ornate room...
Silver Gelatin
Un Fantôme à L'opéra, Gran Teatre del Liceu I - Limited Edition Photography
By Gérard Uféras
Located in Vienna, AT
In this striking black and white photograph, Gérard Uféras captures a musician or technician working inside a grand piano at the Gran Teatre del Liceu in Barcelona. The polished curv...
Silver Gelatin
Jean-Louis Scherrer Haute Couture Fall/Winter 99/00 - Limited Edition Photograph
By Gérard Uféras
Located in Vienna, AT
In this radiant backstage image from Jean-Louis Scherrer Haute Couture, Gérard Uféras captures a model in a glittering gown reflected in a mirror, surrounded by light, movement, and ...
Silver Gelatin
Iggy Pop Limited Edition Archival Pigment Print, Contemporary, 1990s
By Nigel Parry
Located in Vienna, AT
Nothing about this portrait feels safe or predictable. Nigel Parry captures Iggy Pop with wild eyes, exposed torso, and a bizarre metallic object clenched between his teeth, turning ...
Archival Pigment
Salzburger Festspiele #1 - Austria - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
By Gérard Uféras
Located in Vienna, AT
This photograph by Gérard Uféras, created in 1996 in Salzburg, Austria, captures a moment defined by atmosphere, composition, and a strong sense of place. Known for his refined appro...
Archival Pigment
Elton John at Dodger Stadium, Printed Later
By Terry O'Neill
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Elton John at Dodger Stadium. 1975 Signed by photographer. Limited Edition of 50. Printed Later.
Silver Gelatin
Elton John at Dodger Stadium-
By Terry O'Neill
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Elton John at Dodger Stadium. 1975 Taken by Terry O'neill during Elton John's 2 night performance at Dodger Stadium. Available as a Es...
Silver Gelatin
Elton John at Dodger Stadium
By Terry O'Neill
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Elton John at Dodger Stadium. 1975 Limited Edition of 50 Signed by photographer on bottom right.
Silver Gelatin
Elton John Takes Flight - Special co-signed limited edition print, framed
By Ed Caraeff
Located in Austin, TX
Elton John by photographer Ed Caraeff, taken on-stage at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in California, November 15, 1970. This special edition. print i...
Silver Gelatin
Terry O'Neill (Black and White) - Elton John, Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
By Terry O'Neill
Located in London, GB
Elton John, Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles - Terry O'Neill (Black and White) Signed and numbered Silver gelatin print Lifetime Edition C-Type Print Photographing The Beatles and The Rolling Stones when they were still struggling young bands in 1963, Terry O’Neill (1938-2019) chronicled the emerging faces of film, fashion and music who would go on to define the Swinging Sixties.
C Print
Elton John Pink Mohawk at Piano 1980
By Lynn Goldsmith
Located in Toronto, ON
Hand Signed by Lynn Goldsmith Limited Edition of 20 ...
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