Albert Watson
BIOGRAPHY
Albert Watson Biography - Albert Watson has made his mark as one of the world’s most successful fashion and commercial photographers over the last four decades. Albert Watson's striking images have appeared on more than 250 covers of Vogue around the world and have been featured in countless other publications, from Rolling Stone to Time to Vibe. Albert Watson's subjects have included rock stars, rappers, actors and other celebrities. Albert Watson has also photographed hundreds of successful advertising campaigns for major corporations, such as the Gap, Levi’s, Revlon and Chanel. Additionally, Albert Watson has directed more than 600 TV commercials. All the while, Albert Watson has spent a great deal of time working on personal projects, creating stunning images from his travels, from Marrakech to Las Vegas to the Orkneys. Albert Watson's commercial and fine art photography has been exhibited extensively worldwide. The photo industry bible, Photo District News, named Albert Watson one of the 20 most influential photographers of all time.
Without a doubt, Albert Watson is an artist who greatly enriches our perception with his unique photographic view. Though the wide variety of Albert Watson's images reflects an effortless versatility, they are nevertheless identifiable as Albert Watson photographs by their sheer power and technical virtuosity whether it’s a portrait of a Las Vegas dominatrix or a close-up of King Tutankhamen’s glove. This single-minded commitment to perfection has made Albert Watson one of the world’s most sought-after photographers.
Contact Sheets
Albert Watson - Kate Moss Contact Sheet
A series of outtakes from the 1993 shoot for German Vogue, the contact sheet exposes the tenderness of a new 16 year old model named Kate Moss. The contrast with the sitters image today could not be starker.
Albert Watson - Christy Turlington Contact Sheet
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Albert Watson - Monkey and Gun Contact Sheet
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Albert Watson - TV at the Budget Suites Contact Sheet
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Albert Watson - Golden Boy Contact Sheet
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Albert Watson - Lynn Birdcage Contact Sheet
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Albert Watson - Albert Hitchcock Contact Sheet
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Albert Watson - Naomi Campbell Contact Sheet
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Albert Watson - Wet N Wild Water Park Contact Sheet
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Albert Watson - Monkey with Masks Contact Sheet
New York, 1994
Icons
Albert Watson - Kate Moss
Digital c print on paper. Mounted on aluminum and framed
Albert Watson - Alfred Hitchcock
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Albert Watson - Golden Boy
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Albert Watson - Naomi Campbell
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Albert Watson - Monkey And Gun
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Albert Watson - Uma Thurman
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Albert Watson - Christy Turlington
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Albert Watson - Kate Moss Back
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Albert Watson - Kate Moss in Torn Veil
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Albert Watson - Alan Shepard's Lunar Suit
Apollo 14, NASA, 1990
Albert Watson - B.B. King
Connecticut Blues Festival, 1989
Albert Watson - Cecilia Chancellor
London, 1984
Albert Watson - David Bowie
New York, 1996
Albert Watson - Elvis Presley's Gold Lame Suit
Graceland, Memphis, 1991
Albert Watson - Keith Richards
New York, 1988
Albert Watson - Leslie Weiner
London, 1989
Albert Watson - Mick Jagger
Los Angeles, 1992
Albert Watson - Tutankhamun's Glove
Cairo Museum, 1990
Albert Watson - Yvette
Berlin, 1990
Albert Watson - Monkey with Mask
New York City, 1992
Albert Watson - Pamela Anderson
Digital c print on paper
Albert Watson - Johnny Depp
New York, 1993
Albert Watson - Jack Nicholson
New York, 1998
Albert Watson - Vivienne Westwood Shoe
New York City, 1993
Albert Watson - Malcolm X Fashion Story
New York City, 1992
China
Albert Watson - Beijing Ballerina
Pigment print photograph on paper
Albert Watson - Steelworker
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Albert Watson - Chairman Mao
Pigment print photograph on paper
Albert Watson - Crosswalk Outside the beijing Hilton
Pigment print photograph on paper
Albert Watson - China Kid
Pigment Print Photograph on Paper
Albert Watson - China Worker
Pigment print photograph on paper
Albert Watson - Conservatory Steps
Pigment print photograph on paper
Albert Watson - Sailor
Pigment print photograph on paper
Albert Watson - 75
Pigment print photograph on paper
Albert Watson - Lost Diary
Digital c print on paper, 1997
Las Vegas
Albert Watson - WET N WILD I (LAS VEGAS)
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Albert Watson - WET N WILD II (LAS VEGAS)
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Albert Watson - WET N WILD III (LAS VEGAS
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Morocco
Albert Watson - Gadener
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Albert Watson - Abas Chaeai
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Albert Watson - Halima Ben Taj
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Albert Watson - Aicha Haddaoui
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Albert Watson - Woman in Taxicab
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Albert Watson - Flower Sellers Hands
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Albert Watson - Hamid
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Albert Watson - Waris
Marrakesh, 1992
Auction Highlights
Albert Watson - Kate Moss, Contact Sheet
Montage of fourteen contact prints from 5 x 4 inches. Negatives, a single silver print
Albert Watson - Kate Moss, Marrakech (Large)
Albert Watson, Kate Moss Marrakech (Large),1993, 77.5" x 57.9" , Color coupler print.
Albert Watson - Kate Moss, Marrakech (Small)
Albert Watson, Kate Moss Marrakech (Small),1993, 32 x 24", Chromogenic print, mntd on aluminum
Albert Watson - Keith Richards, New York, 1988
Albert Watson, Keith Richards, New York, 1988
Vegas Mon Amour
Albert Watson - Legs
Digital C print on photograph paper
Albert Watson - Breaunna Fridge
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Albert Watson - Michealangelo
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Albert Watson - Liberace: Watch
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Albert Watson - Liberace: Suit
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Albert Watson - Vegas Sunset
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Albert Watson - Stripper Shoe
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Albert Watson - Vegas Clouds
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Albert Watson - Vegas Lightening
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Albert Watson - Adult Movies
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Albert Watson - A Motel
Freemond Street, Las Vegas, 2001
Albert Watson - Car Graveyard
From Hornet Series, Las Vegas, 2001
Albert Watson - Car Park
Gold Coast, Las Vegas, 2001
Albert Watson - Connie Stevens' Christmas Tree
Los Vegas, 2001
Albert Watson - Dogs in Car
Los Vegas, 2000
Albert Watson - Hearse
Colorado Street, Las Vegas, 2001
Albert Watson - Heel
Budget Suites, Las Vegas, 2000
Albert Watson - Jellyfish Tank
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, 2001
Albert Watson - Mia
Palomino Club, Las Vegas, 2000
Albert Watson - Natasia
Las Vegas, 2000
Albert Watson - Night Drive into Vegas
Digital c print on paper, 2001
Albert Watson - Palm Tree Repository
Las Vegas, 2000
Albert Watson - Road to Nowhere
Las Vegas, 2001
Albert Watson - Sink
The Oasis, Las Vegas, 2000
Albert Watson - Starship Enterprise
The Venetian, Las Vegas, 2000
Albert Watson - Suit of Lights
Hard Rock Hotel, Las Vegas, 2001
Albert Watson - The God Sign
Route 15, Las Vegas, 2001
Albert Watson - Tod Hotel
Las Vegas, 2001
Albert Watson - TV at the Budget Suites
Las Vegas, 2000
Albert Watson - Dashboard
Las Vegas, 2000
Albert Watson - Driveway
Las Vegas, 2000
Albert Watson - Girls' Night at the Olympic Gardens
Las Vegas, 2000
Albert Watson - Johnny, Stripper
Olympic Gardens, Las Vegas, 2000
Albert Watson - Roadway Trailer
Las Vegas, 2000
Albert Watson - Breaunna on Red Sheet
Algiers Motel, Las Vegas, 2000
Albert Watson - Breaunna
Las Vegas Hilton, 2001
Nudes
Albert Watson - Anouk
New York City, 1998
Albert Watson - Adriana
New York City, 1997
Albert Watson - Anouk Legs
New York City, 1998
Albert Watson - Anouk Breast
New York City, 1998
Albert Watson - Frederique
New York City, 1996
Albert Watson - Frederique Sitting
New York City, 1996
Albert Watson - Rachel
New York City, 1997
Albert Watson - Rachel Breasts
New York City, 1997
Albert Watson - Laurent
New York City, 1992
Albert Watson - Berta
New York City, 1991
Albert Watson - Nude
New York City, 1986
Albert Watson - 15th-Century Aztec Fan
New York City, 1990
Albert Watson - Gabrielle Reece
Paris, 1989
Albert Watson - Monica Gripman
St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands, 1988
Albert Watson - Red Corset
New York, 2001
Albert Watson - Carmen with Cup and Saucer
New York City, 1996