Medium format color neg film
Photographed with Pentax 6 x 7 camera In natural light
2000-2002
Kouros Back. Framed
Kouros Back, 2000-2002
Color fiber paper
Dimensions:
Image size: 22.5 H x 17.5 W in.
Paper size: 24 H x 20 W in.
Frame size: 33.5 H x 24.5 W x 1 D in.
Ed 3/5 + 2APBlack wood frame
Michael James O’Brien is a multifaceted artist based in Atlanta, GA, known for his work as a photographer, teacher, curator, poet, and activist. He has held solo exhibitions in major cities worldwide, including New York, Paris, Beijing, and Istanbul. His photography is part of the National Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection in London and has been featured in esteemed publications such as Rolling Stone, Vogue UK, The New Yorker, and The Guardian. O'Brien authored Girlfriend; Men, Women, and Drag, published by Random House, and contributed to Matthew Barney’s Drawing Restraint 7 and Cremaster series. A dedicated activist, he has been involved with ACTUP and various HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns, including the Love Ball and Live Positive Campaign. Currently, he serves as the Chair of Photography at the Savannah College of Art and Design and chairs the Advisory Council of Atlanta Celebrates Photography.