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Philip Gath (b. 1991, photographer, Copenhagen Photo Festival 2019)

“Macaw”, from the series “Portraits of Birds”, 2018. Edition 1/5. Signed Philip Gath on certificate on the verso. Archival Pigment Print on Epson Luster, mounted on acid free board, in black wooden frame with UV-glass. 60×40 cm.

This work is part of The Censored Exhibition of Copenhagen Photo Festival 2019 and exhibited at Festivalcentrum, Refshaleøen, Copenhagen from 6 to 16 June.

You can place bids online until 4.55 pm 16 June. After that time all bids will be transferred to the auction room and the live auction begins from 5 pm at Copenhagen Contemporary, Refshalevej 173A, Copenhagen K.

Portraits of Birds are inspired by classical portraiture. The images obscure the portrayal of the birds to become almost humanlike adorned with jewelry that amplifies their colour, shape or personality.

The jury has chosen the works of Philip Gath for their references to both classical painting and portraiture, cleverly questioning identity and prejudices often defined by what we wear.

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Copenhagen Photo Festival, 16 June 2019

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