Edge of Reality Exhibition
19 works
Tyler Shields Let Them Kiss For Sale
Tyler Shields
Let Them Kiss, 2015
Digital c print
22.5 x 30 Inches 30 x 40 Inches 45 x 60 Inches
Edition
Edition of 3
About this work
Set in the court of Marie Antoinette, the series was shot in the summer of 2015 and was shot using a 50 year old 8 by 10 camera as well as various Hasselblad cameras. After their marriage, Louis XVI entrusted Marie with the task of entertaining the court. Decadence is set in Tuileries Palace in 1667 and The Palace of Versailles 1672. Shields wanted to give his version of an inside look into what he imagined it would be like if you were able to take a photograph of The Court of The Palace of Versailles and Tuileries Palace.Shields’ vision for this series stems from many people’s fascination with the royal family living in Versailles during this time. Whether it is the decadent dresses, wigs, the cakes or champagne - life was about abundance, indulgence, and excess.
Price on Application
Auction History
· Tyler Shields · Sotheby's · 2016-05 · $18,338
Under the Rain · Tyler Shields · Phillips · 2022-05 · $21,328
BEYOND THE GATES · Tyler Shields · Sotheby's · 2019-10 · $0
Christian Louboutins´s Pink Barbie Pumps · Tyler Shields · Auctionata · 2014-12 · $0
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About the Decadence Series
Tyler Shields' Decadence series represents a pivotal exploration of luxury, excess, and contemporary culture through provocative visual storytelling. Known for his distinctive photographic style that combines dramatic lighting with conceptual depth, Shields examines the contradictions inherent in modern indulgence—blending fine art photography with editorial sensibility.
This series captures compelling imagery that challenges conventional aesthetics while maintaining the technical mastery collectors expect from Shields' work. The Decadence collection has garnered significant attention within the contemporary art market, appealing to collectors who value conceptual rigor alongside visual impact.
Each piece functions as both a standalone statement and part of a broader conversation about consumption, beauty, and societal values. The series demonstrates Shields' evolution as an artist and his continued relevance in contemporary photography discourse.
Works from the Decadence series are available for purchase. Contact us to enquire about pricing, editions, and current availability.
About Tyler Shields
Tyler Shields was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and began his creative career as a professional inline skater, competing in the X Games and touring with Tony Hawk before shifting his focus to photography. His early photographs gained attention online, and a chance viral image helped launch his career as a photographer working within the Hollywood entertainment world.
Shields is known for bold, provocative photography that blends glamour with elements of tension, danger, and destruction, often incorporating rich color, dramatic lighting, and meticulously staged scenes. His work frequently explores contrasts between beauty and chaos, using striking visual concepts, from vivid color explosions to scenes built around luxury objects, to create images that are both polished and unsettling. He has photographed a wide range of actors and public figures throughout his career, always aiming for a cinematic, tightly composed final image captured in camera rather than through digital manipulation.
Beyond photography, Shields has worked as a filmmaker, screenwriter, and author, publishing both photography books and fiction. His work has been exhibited internationally and is held in private and public collections, and he continues to be based in Los Angeles.
Guy Hepner works with collectors seeking Tyler Shields's bold, cinematic photography. Contact us to discuss available inventory or to inquire about upcoming releases.