Paul Outerbridge – Command Performance

This book presents a comprehensive look at Paul Outerbridge's influential career, showcasing his innovative photography and artistic contributions across various genres.

In the 1920s, Paul Outerbridge emerged as a significant figure in the photographic art scene, captivating audiences with his innovative and modernist images. His work was characterized by a fresh visual style and technical proficiency that set him apart from his contemporaries. This book, Paul Outerbridge – Command Performance, showcases a remarkable selection of one hundred photographs from Outerbridge's diverse career, highlighting his contributions to Cubist still-life photography, commercial work, and artful nude studies.

Outerbridge's influence extended beyond fine art; he skillfully blended artistic vision with commercial photography, transforming advertisements into compelling visual narratives. His collaborations with prestigious magazines such as Vogue and Vanity Fair introduced a new level of creativity to commercial imagery, showcasing everything from men’s fashion to everyday products like JELL-O. The book captures this unique intersection of art and commerce, demonstrating how Outerbridge's aesthetic sensibilities elevated the standards of advertising during his time.

Additionally, Outerbridge's exploration of the nude form pushed the boundaries of societal norms, presenting subjects in poses that were often provocative for the era. The volume not only serves as a testament to his artistic prowess but also as a celebration of a photographer who dared to challenge conventions. Paul Outerbridge – Command Performance is a visually captivating tribute to a pioneering artist whose impact on photography remains significant today.