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Peter Berlin Black and White Photography

American, b. 1942

Peter Berlin is a relative of the celebrated fashion photographer George Hoyningen-Huene. Raised in Germany, Berlin received post-secondary education as a photo-technician, and in his early 20s worked as a celebrity portraitist for German television. However, it was around this time that he curiously began designing and sewing his own skin-tight clothing, which he would wear as he cruised the parks and train stations in Berlin, Rome, Paris, New York and San Francisco.

After several long-term stays on the east coast of the United States, Berlin eventually moved to San Francisco in 1969 and became a fixture on the steep streets with his signature look and perpetual posing. He soon began producing films and starred in the now iconic Nights in Black Leather (1973), co-directed by Richard Abel. Berlin then produced, directed and starred in That Boy the following year, and made four shorter films through the mid- to late-1970s, while publishing and selling his photographic self-portraits.

Peter Berlin was the subject of several Robert Mapplethorpe photographs, three drawings by Tom of Finland, and at least one portrait by Andy Warhol, attesting to his worldwide celebrity.

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Artist: Peter Berlin
Self Portrait in Black Leather I

Self Portrait in Black Leather I

By Peter Berlin

Located in New York, NY

Vintage gelatin silver print Signed in black ink, l.r. 14 x 11 inches, sheet size 13 x 9 inches, image size This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Born in ...

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1970s Other Art Style Peter Berlin Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Self Portrait by Tree

Self Portrait by Tree

By Peter Berlin

Located in New York, NY

Vintage gelatin silver print Signed in white ink, l.r. This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Born in Poland in 1942 as Armin Hagen Freiherr von Hoyningen-H...

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1970s Other Art Style Peter Berlin Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Self Portrait in Black Leather II

Self Portrait in Black Leather II

By Peter Berlin

Located in New York, NY

Vintage gelatin silver print Signed in black ink, l.r. 14 x 11 inches, sheet size 13 x 9 inches, image size This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Born in ...

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1970s Other Art Style Peter Berlin Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Filbert St.

Filbert St.

By Peter Berlin

Located in New York, NY

Peter Berlin Filbert St. 1971/1972 Signed in black ink, l.l. Gelatin silver print 7.5 x 8 inches (19.1 x 20.3 cm)

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1970s Contemporary Peter Berlin Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Self Portrait Alone in Unzipped Jumpsuit on the Piers

Self Portrait Alone in Unzipped Jumpsuit on the Piers

By Peter Berlin

Located in New York, NY

Peter Berlin Self Portrait Alone in Unzipped Jumpsuit on the Piers c. 1970s Signed in black ink, l.r. Vintage gelatin silver print on matte paper 10.5 x 10.5 inches (26.7 x 26.7 ...

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1970s Contemporary Peter Berlin Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Self Portrait in White Pants on the Piers

Self Portrait in White Pants on the Piers

By Peter Berlin

Located in New York, NY

Archival pigment print Signed in silver ink, l.l. 14 x 11 inches, sheet size 10.5 x 10.5 inches, image size This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Born in Poland in 1942 as Armin Hagen Freiherr von Hoyningen-Huene, Peter Berlin...

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1970s Other Art Style Peter Berlin Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Self Portrait in Black Tank Top on the Piers

Self Portrait in Black Tank Top on the Piers

By Peter Berlin

Located in New York, NY

Archival pigment print Signed in silver ink, l.l. 14 x 11 inches, sheet size 10.75 x 10.5 inches, image size This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Born in Poland in 1942 as Armin Hagen Freiherr von Hoyningen-Huene, Peter Berlin is a relative of the celebrated fashion photographer George Hoyningen-Huene (1900-1968). Raised in Germany, Peter Berlin received post-secondary education as a photo-technician, and in his early 20s worked as a celebrity portraitist for German television. However, it was around this time that he curiously began designing and sewing his own skin-tight clothing which he would wear as he cruised the parks and train stations in Berlin, Rome, Paris, New York, and San Francisco. After several long-term stays on the east coast of the United States, Peter Berlin eventually moved to San Francisco in 1969, and became a fixture on the steep streets with his signature look and perpetual posing. He soon began producing films and starred in the now iconic “Nights in Black Leather” (1973), co-directed by Richard Abel. Berlin then produced, directed, and starred in “That Boy” the following year, and made four shorter films through the mid- to late-1970s, while publishing and selling his photographic self portraits. Peter Berlin was the subject of several Robert Mapplethorpe...

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1970s Other Art Style Peter Berlin Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

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Find a wide variety of authentic Peter Berlin black and white photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Peter Berlin in silver gelatin print, archival pigment print, pigment print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1970s and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Peter Berlin black and white photography, so small editions measuring 7 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Frank Stefanko, Michael O'Brien, and Jeffrey Silverthorne. Peter Berlin black and white photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,220 and tops out at $5,670, while the average work can sell for $3,540.