Michael Halsband was born in 1956 in New York. He was passionate about photography at an early age and trained at the School of Visual Arts, where he graduated in 1980. Very quickly, he established himself as one of the most prominent portraitists of his generation, capturing with finesse and sobriety the great figures of the international cultural, artistic and musical scene.
Halsband became famous thanks to his portraits of celebrities such as Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Mick Jagger and Iggy Pop. He accompanied the Rolling Stones on tour in 1981 and made iconic photographs. He also works for major fashion brands, signs strong visual campaigns and devotes himself to personal projects combining photography, surfing and documentary.
Michael Halsband develops a direct style, without artifice, centered on the authenticity of the subject. His gaze recalls that of Irving Penn or Richard Avedon: precise, clean, deeply human. He often works in black and white, on imposing formats such as 8x10, to capture every detail and every expression with intensity.
Michael Halsband's work is exposed in many institutions around the world. It enjoys lasting recognition, both in photography and in the cultural spheres where art, music and fashion intersect.
Gallery 125 offers for sale the photographic works of Michael Halsband, mainly in the form of original prints and limited editions. These powerful and emblematic portraits naturally interact with those of other visual artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, or Andy Warhol, also present in our selection. A rare opportunity to acquire an iconic work related to the contemporary history of art and music.