London
Photograph
1984 (made)
1984 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Photograph showing two identical portraits (only difference is slightly different exposure) facing to the left of a male in costume typical to the Punk culture, with red hair, metal chains around his neck and three badges stitched onto his t-shirt. On one badge is the inscription '[S]witch off when not in use'. Artist's signature on the left with a silver marker.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | London (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Photograph |
| Brief description | Photograph, 'London', by Micha Riss, 1984. |
| Physical description | Photograph showing two identical portraits (only difference is slightly different exposure) facing to the left of a male in costume typical to the Punk culture, with red hair, metal chains around his neck and three badges stitched onto his t-shirt. On one badge is the inscription '[S]witch off when not in use'. Artist's signature on the left with a silver marker. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | '[S]WITCH OFF WHEN NOT IN USE' (Inscribed on badge, stitched onto T-shirt of the man on photograph.) |
| Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patric Prince |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.1026-2008 |
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| Record created | June 8, 2009 |
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