![]() These images are nothing short of brilliant. ![]() They sit at a moment in art history of the late 20th century that both summarizes a moment, playful and prescient, and hints at the future of public stardom driven by image-conscious figures. In the intervening 30 years since her infamous SEX book was released - shot exclusively in collaboration with Meisel - what has become clear is how truly iconic those photographs remain. “He knew how to capture the allure and sexuality of pop’s reigning queen in a way that was unrivalled. 2022 by Steven Christie (Author, Contributor) 1 rating See all formats and editions Paperback 15.34 1 Used from 9.15 7 New from 13.15 Note: This item is eligible for FREE Click and Collect without a minimum order subject to availability. ![]() “The much-deserved hype and white-hot energy given off by Madonna in the early 1990s was conveyed and immortalized through Steven Meisel’s photographs,” read a statement from Christie’s deputy chairman and international head of photographs. ![]() It became the fastest-selling coffee table book of all time and in 2022, Madonna and Saint Laurent’s creative director, Anthony Vaccarello, honored the 30th anniversary with the fist-ever re-edition of the book with 800 limited-edition copies and a first-time gallery show at last year’s Miami Art Basel. ![]()
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