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Michel Comte
Michel Comte - David Bryne, GQ (blue), 1991, Digital c print

David Bryne, GQ (blue), 1991

Digital c print

26 x 26 inches / 66 x 66 cm- Edition of 20 36 x 36 inches / 91 x 91 cm - Edition of 7 47 x 47 inches / 120 x 120 cm- Edition of 3 69 x 60 inches / 175 x 175 cm - Edition of 1

About this work

This striking portrait captures Talking Heads frontman David Byrne in a moment of intense artistic expression against a vivid cerulean backdrop. Comte's lens finds Byrne mid-gesture, his characteristic energy and intellectual presence radiating through the frame. The photographer employs bold color saturation and dramatic lighting to create a composition that feels both intimate and theatrical. Originally commissioned for GQ magazine, the digital c-print showcases Comte's mastery of contemporary portrait photography, freezing a cultural icon at the height of his creative powers during the early nineties. The work represents a significant intersection of music, fashion, and fine art photography from an era that defined modern celebrity portraiture. Comte, renowned for his editorial and fashion work, brings his distinctive eye to documenting one of alternative music's most influential figures. Available in four edition sizes ranging from intimate to monumental scale, this piece appeals to collectors of both contemporary photography and music memorabilia, offering museum-quality documentation of a pivotal cultural moment. Available for purchase — enquire for price and availability.

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Edition & Provenance

Year
1991
Medium
Digital c print

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These photographs remain highly sought-after by collectors, representing a pivotal moment in fashion history when celebrity and high fashion intersected with artistic vision. The series showcases the photographer's distinctive style and his influence on contemporary portraiture.

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