'Rebels: From Punk to Dior' by Janette Beckman is the debut monograph by the British-born and New York-based photographer. Spanning four decades of photography, the book offers a striking look at Beckman's profound influence in the fields of art, photojournalism, music, fashion and popular culture. Above all, it underscores her extraordinary talent for exposing beauty on the margins of society.
Well-known figures from Beckman's world contributed to the book, including Jason King, president of NYU's Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music; Vivien Goldman, writer and professor at NYU; journalists Vikki Tobak and Kim Hastreiter, co-founder of PAPER magazine; visual artist Cey Adams; music icons Sting, Run DMC, Paul Weller, Salt-n-Pepa, Belinda Carlisle and Slick Rick; and fashion greats Dapper Dan, Dior's Maria Grazia Chiuri, and Levi's Chad Hinson. From Punk to Dior" underscores Janette Beckman's indelible influence in her field.
Janette Beckman
Janette Beckman began her career during the early days of punk rock in London, contributing to such renowned publications as The Face and Melody Maker. She captured iconic bands ranging from The Clash to Boy George, while also capturing rebellious youth culture and key moments for figures such as Blondie and The Police.
Janette Beckman retrospective 'Rebels' at FOAM
The exhibition Rebels in FOAM is the first-ever comprehensive retrospective by legendary punk and hip-hop photographer Janette Beckman. Over a 40-year period, she has captured underground movements, from the rise of the punk and hip-hop scene to contemporary movements such as Black Lives Matter.
Specifications
Title: Rebels: From Punk to Dior
Author: Janette Beckman
Publisher: ACC Art Books
Size: 230 x 280 x 29 mm
Size: 240 pages
Weight: 700 grams
Language: English
Material: Hardcover
ISBN: 9788898565467
