Nan Goldin

Self Portrait on Top of Brian Kissing, NYC
1983, printed 2006

A dimly lit room with warm orange tones, featuring two people lying on a bed, one leaning over to kiss the other. The room is decorated with various posters and objects, creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere.
A dimly lit room with warm orange tones, featuring two people lying on a bed, one leaning over to kiss the other. The room is decorated with various posters and objects, creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere.

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Date
1983, printed 2006

Classification
Photographs

Medium
Silver dye bleach print (Ilfochrome)

Dimensions
Sheet: 30 × 40in. (76.2 × 101.6 cm) Image: 27 × 38in. (68.6 × 96.5 cm)

Accession number
2006.80.1.1

Edition
AP 11/12 | Ed. 25, 1 PP, 1 HC

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; Commissioned by the Whitney Museum of American Art

Rights and reproductions
© Nan Goldin

API
artworks/29449

Part of a series:

Whitney Museum of American Art 75th Anniversary Photography Portfolio

5 works

Woman in vintage attire posing with an inflatable dolphin and octopus in a retro-styled room.
A vintage black car, possibly a Plymouth Barracuda, is parked in a field with tall grass and wildflowers. The car's rear is facing the camera, showcasing its distinctive round taillights and license plate. Trees and a clear blue sky can be seen in the background, suggesting a sunny day in a rural or natural setting.
Person with exaggerated clown makeup and a flower on their lapel, sitting with a surprised expression.
A dimly lit room with warm orange tones, featuring two people lying on a bed, one leaning over to kiss the other. The room is decorated with various posters and objects, creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere.

Nan Goldin
24 works in the collection

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