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Tyler Shields Moon Landing For Sale
Tyler Shields
Moon Landing
Digital C Print
22.5 x 30 Inches 30 x 40 Inches 45 x 60 Inches
Edition
Edition of 3 + 2 APs
About this work
Moon Landing by Tyler Shields from his Historical Fiction Series. Historical Fiction features Tyler Shields’ powerful interpretations of iconic moments and individual reactions to 1960s American political and pop culture history. Events including the first men on the moon, the disbanding of The Beatles, the Golden Age of air travel, racial violence, and the deaths of James Dean, John F. Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Marilyn Monroe have all wreaked havoc on the American psyche, and Tyler Shields presents it in ways that have never been seen before. “I started thinking about these moments that every generation remembers,” Shields said. “Our generation remembers exactly where they were and what they were doing when 9/11 happened, but I didn’t want to do something so modern.” Soon he realized that the same applied for the moment JFK was killed, Marilyn Monroe died, or Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. So, he tracked down artifacts (JFK’s toe tag, Marilyn Monroe’s Pill Bottles and PanAm Plane), vintage clothing and actual newspapers to photograph staged reactions to these now-historical events.“I’ve always loved the idea of seeing the opposite,” says the American photographer Tyler Shields said. “Cops who are beating people up or white people who are hanging black people, what would they think if it was the other way around?” In Tyler Shields’ photographs, Lynching and American Flag, the traditional victim of violent race-related injustice turns aggressor. Images shocking even by today’s standards: after all, the despicably archaic act of lynching still permeates today’s society. “Right now we are going through a real racial issue in our country,” says Tyler Shields “And, to me, these things that happened in the 20s and 30s, they’re just as poignant today as they were back then.” Shields, who was curious as to how the role reversal would look and the emotional reaction it would evoke in the viewer.
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Auction History
· Tyler Shields · Sotheby's · 2016-05 · $18,338
Coffee and Cigarettes · Tyler Shields · Phillips · 2025-10 · $3,463
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About the Historical Fiction Series
Explore Tyler Shields' compelling Historical Fiction series, where contemporary photography intersects with narrative storytelling. This collection reimagines pivotal moments through Shields' distinctive lens, blending staged portraiture with cinematic composition to challenge conventional historical representation.
Known for his provocative approach to image-making, Shields employs high-end digital photography techniques combined with meticulous art direction to create visually arresting works that function as both fine art and conceptual commentary. The Historical Fiction series demonstrates his mastery of lighting, costume, and mise-en-scène—creating photographs that resonate with collectors seeking thought-provoking contemporary art.
Each piece within this series invites deeper examination of how we construct and consume historical narratives. Shields' work has gained significant recognition within the contemporary art market, appealing to collectors interested in photography that transcends documentation to become genuine artistic statement.
Discover how Historical Fiction reshapes your understanding of image and narrative. Select works from this series are available for purchase. Enquire today for availability, editions, and pricing information.
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.