Couvrant quatre décennies de photographie, le livre offre un aperçu saisissant de l’importance de Beckman dans le monde de l’art, du photojournalisme, de la musique, de la mode et de la culture populaire – mais surtout, c’est un témoignage de sa capacité unique à extraire la beauté des marginaux de la société.
Avec des contributions écrites de pairs de Janette Beckman, dont Jason King du milieu universitaire, président du Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music de l’Université de New York, auteur et professeur Vivien Goldman à l’Université de New York, les journalistes Vikki Tobak et cofondatrice de PAPER, Kim Hastreiter, et l’artiste visuelle Cey Adams; les légendes de la musique Sting, Run DMC, Paul Weller, Salt-n-Pepa, Belinda Carlisle et Slick Rick; et la mode Dapper Dan, Maria Grazia Chiuri de Dior, Chad Hinson de Levi – From Punk to Dior met en valeur l’influence de Janette Beckman dans son royaume. En plus d’avoir publié cinq livres, l’œuvre de Janette Beckman a été exposée dans des galeries du monde entier et fait partie des collections permanentes du Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, du Museum of the City of New York, et la British National Portrait Gallery. Elle est représentée par le Fahey Klein Galler
Covering four decades of photography the book serves as a stunning snapshot of Beckman’s significance in the world of art, photojournalism, music, fashion, and popular culture – but most prevalently, it’s a testament of her unique ability to extract beauty from the outliers of society.
With written contributions from Beckman’s peers including academia’s Jason King, Chair of NYU’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music & Vivien Goldman Author & Professor at NYU; journalists Vikki Tobak, and co-founder of PAPER, Kim Hastreiter; visual artist Cey Adams; music legends Sting, Run DMC, Paul Weller, Salt-n-Pepa, Belinda Carlisle, and Slick Rick; and fashion’s Dapper Dan, Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri, Levi’s Chad Hinson – From Punk to Dior showcases Janette Beckman’s influence in her realm. In addition to publishing five books, Janette Beckman’s work has been exhibited in galleries worldwide and is included in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, the Museum of the City of New York, and the British National Portrait Gallery. She is represented by the Fahey Klein Gallery.
“I have always been attracted to cultures and people who are passionate about doing things their own way regardless of society rules. My journey has taught me there are no road maps, being an artist is just about following your passion no matter what happens.” – Janette Beckman
“Janette’s pictures of artists like Salt-N-Pepa, Rakim, and Sparky D all wearing Dapper Dan Originals have captured the culture and its response to society in ways that only her signature style of photography could bring to light.” – Dapper Dan
“Janette is like a mind reader, showing us images of all the cool stuff we wanna see. Her work is one OH-SHIT. After the next.” – Adrock (Beastie Boys)
“Janette Beckman’s photographs are an extraordinary illustration of the determination and the rebellious strength of many girls today. When I look at them, I think of all the girls I know and get to meet, starting with my daughter, from whom I learn so much, and who has such amazing energy and curiosity. Janette’s images narrate a female solidarity that exists beyond stereotypes, which conveys so well the emotions and intentions that drive my collections.” – Maria Grazia Chiuri
