Lambda color print; laminated on Alu-Dibond
Germany, 2000; printed in 2008
Wolfgang Joop (b. 1944) – German fashion designer, artist and journalist
Signed by the artist on Lumas edition certificate - will be delivered separately
Number 77 from a limited edition of 100
Sheet size: 140 x 100 cm
Very good condition
Provenance: Private property, Germany
Wolfgang Joop’s drawings are deeply related to paintings by Tamara de Lempicka, known for her impressive characterizations of the 1930s. Besides, he seeks inspiration from the expressive and slightly disruptive compositions by Egon Schiele

Wolfgang Joop’s drawings are meant to be ‘art for art’s sake’. They are presented on vibrant background colors, but do not claim any deeper meaning. The drawings are designed to look as if they had been executed almost without effort. In return, Joop tries to capture his personal concept of beauty which is deeply inspired by the zeitgeist. The present work ‘Black Men’s Fashion – Back From N.Y.’ is an interesting example of Joop’s artistic approach and captivates through its reduced and yet confident style.



The Lambda color print is in mint condition. It is number 77 from a limited edition of 100 copies and has been laminated on Alu-Dibond. The image size is equal to the sheet size of 140 x 100 cm. The LUMAS edition certificate with all typographic indications on the work is enclosed and has been signed by the artist ‘W Joop’.

Wolfgang Joop (b. 1944)

Wolfgang Joop was born in Potsdam in 1944. He studied advertising psychology, art and art education at different locations in Germany. In 1970, Joop and his future wife Karin won a fashion competition launched by the magazine ‘Constanze’. Joop then worked as a fashion editor and freelance designer for various fashion companies in Italy, France and Germany. In 1982, Joop was able to present his first Prêt-á-Porter women's collection, which was followed by his first men’s collection in 1985. Besides, Joop has also been active as a visiting lecturer in the department of design at the Hochschule der Künste in Berlin; in 1987, he was finally awarded the title of Honorary Professor. In the same year, the designer founded the JOOP! GmbH, in which he was involved until 2001. Today, Wolfgang Joop is the owner of the trademark ‘Wunderkind’ (founded in 2003). He is also engaged in charity work and occasionally writes for a number of newspapers and magazines. (cbo)

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