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James Bidgood Nude Photography

American, 1933-2022
One of the quintessential creators of homoerotic imagery, filmmaker and photographer James Bidgood produces unique and instantly recognizable works infused with a vividly colorful sense of fantasy and theatricality. Drawing on his background as a dressmaker, costume designer, and drag performer, Bidgood conjures the exotic world of his photographs from scratch, creating works with a heightened artificiality and high camp sensibility. In Bidgood’s photographs, naked or scantily clad young men, often covered in a glistening sheen of Vaseline, pose in lurid landscapes of the imagination while draped over beds or in fields of flowers and dressed as glittering matadors or pointy-eared fauns. Combining vibrant colors, dramatic lighting, and baroque sets, his photographs bring to life a feverish, dreamlike fantasy world one step removed from reality. He has become a major influence on figures such as David LaChapelle and Pierre et Gilles. Estate represented by CLAMP in New York City.
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Artist: James Bidgood
Willow Tree

Willow Tree

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Signed, dated, and numbered, verso 19 x 15 inches, image (Edition of 25) 29 x 22 inches, image (Edition of 15) 39 x 30 inches, image (Edition of 15) This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. A stylistic precursor of such artists as Pierre et Gilles...

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1960s Other Art Style James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

Arabian Nights

Arabian Nights

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Arabian Nights 1960s/2022 Signed, dated, and numbered, verso Digital C-print 31 x 31 inches, image (Edition of 15) $4,500 22 x 22 inches, image (Edi...

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1960s Contemporary James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

Pearl, Water Colors

Pearl, Water Colors

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Signed, dated, and numbered, verso 15 x 15 inches, image (Edition of 25) 22 x 22 inches, image (Edition of 15) 31 x 31 inches, image (Edition of 15) This artwork ...

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1960s Other Art Style James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

Underwater with Jellyfish

Underwater with Jellyfish

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Underwater with Jellyfish 1960s/2022 Estate stamped and numbered on label, verso Digital C-print 31 x 31 inches, image (Edition of 15) $4,500 22 x 22 inches, image (Edition of 15...

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1960s Contemporary James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

Christmas Tree

Christmas Tree

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Christmas Tree c. 1966/2022 Signed, dated, and numbered, verso Digital C-print 31 x 31 inches, image (Edition of 15) $4,500 22 x 22 inches, image (E...

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1960s Contemporary James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

Groovy Humor/Pissicle (Charles Ludlam)

Groovy Humor/Pissicle (Charles Ludlam)

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Groovy Humor/Pissicle (Charles Ludlam) Late 1960s/2022 Estate stamped and numbered on label, verso Digital C-print 31 x 31 inches, image (Edition of 15) $4,500 22 x 22 inches, im...

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1960s Contemporary James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

Painting Session

Painting Session

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Painting Session 1960s/2022 Estate stamped and numbered on label, verso Digital C-print 15 x 15 inches, image (Edition of 25) $2,000 This work is offered by CLAMP in New York City.

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1960s Contemporary James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

Bobby Lying in Bed

Bobby Lying in Bed

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Bobby Lying in Bed from “Pink Narcissus” (Bobby Kendall), late 1960s/2022 Estate stamped and numbered on label, verso Digital C-print 15 x 15 inches, image (Edition of 25) $2,000 ...

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1960s Contemporary James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

Pan from Behind

Pan from Behind

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Signed, dated, and numbered, verso 15 x 15 inches, image (Edition of 25) 22 x 22 inches, image (Edition of 15) 31 x 31 inches, image (Edition of 15) This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. A stylistic precursor of such artists as Pierre et Gilles and David LaChapelle, James Bidgood revolutionized gay male...

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1960s Other Art Style James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

Op art

Op art

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Op art c. 1967/2022 Estate stamped and numbered on label, verso Digital C-print 31 x 31 inches, image (Edition of 15) $4,500 22 x 22 inches, image (Edition of 15) $3,250 15 x 15...

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1960s Op Art James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

Curtain Billowing over Bobby Kendall

Curtain Billowing over Bobby Kendall

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Curtain Billowing over Bobby Kendall 1960s/2022 Estate stamped and numbered on label, verso Digital C-print 31 x 31 inches, image (Edition of 15) $4,500 22 x 22 inches, image (Ed...

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1960s Contemporary James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

Reaching, Sandcastles

Reaching, Sandcastles

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Reaching, Sandcastles (Bobby Kendall and Jay Garvin), early 1960s [050] Signed, verso Vintage C-print 3.5 x 3.5 inches This work is offered by CLAMP in New York City.

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1960s Contemporary James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

Kneeling, Sandcastles

Kneeling, Sandcastles

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Kneeling, Sandcastles (Bobby Kendall and Jay Garvin), early-1960s Signed, verso Vintage C-print 3.5 x 3.5 inches This work is offered by CLAMP in New York City.

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1960s Contemporary James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

Underwater with The Young Physique

Underwater with The Young Physique

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Underwater with The Young Physique 1960s/2022 Estate stamped and numbered on label, verso Digital C-print 20 x 16 inches, sheet 15 x 15 inches, image (Edition of 25) $2,000 This...

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1960s Contemporary James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

Forced to Knees Before Emperor

Forced to Knees Before Emperor

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Forced to Knees Before Emperor 1960s/2022 Estate stamped and numbered on label, verso Digital C-print 31 x 31 inches, image (Edition of 15) $4,500 22 x 22 inches, image (Edition ...

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1960s Contemporary James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

Apache, Unbuckling

Apache, Unbuckling

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Apache, Unbuckling (Tommy Coombs), mid-1960s Signed, verso Vintage C-print 3.5 x 3.5 inches This work is offered by CLAMP in New York City.

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1960s Contemporary James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

Three Boys in Organza Jumpers

Three Boys in Organza Jumpers

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Three Boys in Organza Jumpers 1960s/2022 Estate stamped and numbered on label, verso Digital C-print 31 x 31 inches, image (Edition of 15) $4,500 22 x 22 inches, image (Edition o...

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1960s Contemporary James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

School of Fish, Water Colors

School of Fish, Water Colors

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

School of Fish, Water Colors (Jay Garvin), early 1960s Signed, verso Vintage C-print 3.5 x 3.5 inches This work is offered by CLAMP in New York City.

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1960s Contemporary James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

Sandcastles

Sandcastles

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Sandcastles (Bobby Kendall and Jay Garvin), early 1960s [049] Signed, verso Vintage C-print 3.5 x 3.5 inches This work is offered by CLAMP in New York City.

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1960s Contemporary James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

Pink Flowers, Water Colors

Pink Flowers, Water Colors

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Signed, dated, and numbered, verso 15 x 15 inches, image (Edition of 25) 22 x 22 inches, image (Edition of 15) 31 x 31 inches, image (Edition of 15) This artwork ...

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1960s Other Art Style James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

Winter Street Scene

Winter Street Scene

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Winter Street Scene 1960s/2022 Estate stamped and numbered on label, verso Digital C-print 15 x 12.75 inches, sheet 11.75 x 11.75 inches, image (Edition of 25) $1,750 This work ...

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1960s Contemporary James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

Street Scene

Street Scene

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Street Scene from “Pink Narcissus,” late 1960s/2022 Estate stamped and numbered on label, verso Digital C-print 30 x 39 inches, image (Edition of 15)...

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1960s Contemporary James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

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By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Bobby Lying in Bed from “Pink Narcissus” (Bobby Kendall), late 1960s/2022 Estate stamped and numbered on label, verso Digital C-print 15 x 15 inches, image (Edition of 25) $2,000 ...

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Bobby Lying in Bed

Bobby Lying in Bed

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Located in New York, NY

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Pan from Behind

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Digital C-print Signed, dated, and numbered, verso 15 x 15 inches, image (Edition of 25) 22 x 22 inches, image (Edition of 15) 31 x 31 inches, image (Edition of 15) This artwork ...

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1960s Other Art Style James Bidgood Nude Photography

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Cyclist Sprawled on Tiles in Front of Urinals

Cyclist Sprawled on Tiles in Front of Urinals

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Signed, dated, and numbered, verso 15 x 15 inches, image (Edition of 25) 22 x 22 inches, image (Edition of 15) 31 x 31 inches, image (Edition of 15) This photogra...

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1960s Other Art Style James Bidgood Nude Photography

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Cyclist Sprawled on Tiles in Front of Urinals

Cyclist Sprawled on Tiles in Front of Urinals

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Signed, dated, and numbered, verso 15 x 15 inches, image (Edition of 25) 22 x 22 inches, image (Edition of 15) 31 x 31 inches, image (Edition of 15) This photogra...

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1960s Other Art Style James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

Cyclist Sprawled on Tiles in Front of Urinals

Cyclist Sprawled on Tiles in Front of Urinals

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Signed, dated, and numbered, verso 15 x 15 inches, image (Edition of 25) 22 x 22 inches, image (Edition of 15) 30 x 30 inches, image (Edition of 15) This photogra...

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1960s Other Art Style James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

Pan from Behind

Pan from Behind

By James Bidgood

Located in New York, NY

Digital C-print Signed, dated, and numbered, verso 15 x 15 inches, image (Edition of 25) 22 x 22 inches, image (Edition of 15) 31 x 31 inches, image (Edition of 15) This artwork ...

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1960s Other Art Style James Bidgood Nude Photography

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C Print

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