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Goldin, Nan
(b. 1953)James King: Supermodel

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Auktionsdatum 4.12.2024

James King: Supermodel. 1995. 12 cibachrome prints. Each ca. 40 x 50 cm. Presented in black clamshell box (slightly scratched) with embossed title, title page, index and introduction. Printer's proof copy. Fleet Edition, Hamburg.

Nan Goldin’s James King: Supermodel series provides an intimate, unvarnished look into the life of teenage model Jaime (James) King, who rose to prominence in the mid-1990s, during the transitional period between the supermodel era and the emergence of the “heroin chic” aesthetic. At just sixteen, King was already navigating the complex and often toxic world of fashion, where unattainable beauty standards, an obsession with youth, and the glamorization of drug use were pervasive. Goldin’s portrayal resists romanticizing this environment, instead highlighting the emotional toll and psychological complexities of growing up in a world where innocence is often sacrificed for fame and glamour.
Goldin's photographs convey a deep connection and empathy for her subjects, integrating seamlessly with her signature style-marked by an unflinching, raw intimacy that captures the vulnerability and humanity of those closest to her. The series was published in a limited edition of 10 portfolios, along with 4 artist proofs. This particular copy is a printer’s proof, crafted under Goldin’s supervision to ensure the print quality prior to final production, making it a unique and valuable document. – Minimal scuff marks and small handling creases visible on some prints, otherwise all in near excellent condition.

Lit.: Published in: Jennifer Egan, "James is a Girl" The New York Times Magazine, February 4, 1996, pp. 26-38.