Gelatin silver print
USA, 1987, printed later
Vladimir Sichov (b. 1945) – Russian photographer
Signed and titled in ink lower margin ‘Keith Haring Vladimir Sichov’
Titled, inscribed and dated in typeset on a label affixed to the reverse ‘Keith Haring December 31, 1987: New York City – Dress for Grace Jones Performing During her New Year’s Eve Concert at Roseland Ballroom’
With artist’s and red Galerie Grace Radziwill ink stamps verso
Image dimensions: 12 x 18 in. (30.5 x 45.7 cm.)
Sheet dimensions: 15 ¾ x 19 5/8 in. (40 x 49.7 cm.)
Very good condition

Taken from a low angle and filled with texture, this photograph of American painter Keith Haring depicts the artist as he paints a set for Grace Jones during her New Year’s Eve Concert. The bold graphic forms rise across the page until the eye rests on the artist, dressed in black. Kneeling low above the canvas, the only disruption in the pattern is the line of blank ground that allows the artist to exit the field.

Executed in 1987, this gelatin silver print is signed and titled, with the artist’s stamp verso. The sheet measures 15 ¾ x 19 5/8 inches. In overall good condition.

Vladimir Sichov (Russian, b. 1945)

Born in Kazan, USSR in 1945, Vladimir Sichov bought his first camera in 1965, becoming interested in street photography. After working in Russia, Sichov moved to France in 1980, becoming the first Soviet photographer published in SIPA Press. In the 1980s, his photographs were also published in Oggi and Life before working for French Vogue and Yves Saint Laurent. Since the 80s, Sichov’s work has been exhibited worldwide, and his photographs published in numerous international publications.