Albert Watson

(Scottish, born 1942)

Albert Watson is a Scottish fashion and commercial photographer. Best known for both his stark black-and-white and color photographs of celebrities, his subjects have ranged from Salvador Dalí, David Bowie, and Uma Thurman to business and political leaders like Bill Clinton and Steve Jobs. Born 1942 in Edinburgh, Scotland, Watson went on to study at the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design and the Royal College of Art. Following his move to Los Angeles in 1970, Watson began shooting popular fashion magazines such as Harper's Bazaar and Mademoiselle, as his prominence in the industry quickly skyrocketed. His honors include a Grammy Award and Centenary Medal and Honorary Fellowship from The Royal Photographic Society, as well as solo exhibitions of his work at institutions like the Museum of Modern Art in Milan and the KunstHausWien in Vienna.

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Contemporary Art, Fashion Photography, Photography

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Albert Watson (533 results)
Gabrielle Reece, Piero Panchetti blouse, Los , 1989

Albert Watson

Gabrielle Reece, Piero Panchetti blouse, Los , 1989

Sale Date: February 15, 2012

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Car park, Gold coast, hotel and casino, Las..., 2001

Albert Watson

Car park, Gold coast, hotel and casino, Las..., 2001

Sale Date: December 5, 2011

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Breaunna at fridge, Budget Suites, Las Vegas, 2000

Albert Watson

Breaunna at fridge, Budget Suites, Las Vegas, 2000

Sale Date: November 16, 2011

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Jack Nicholson, New York, II, 1998

Albert Watson

Jack Nicholson, New York, II, 1998

Sale Date: November 16, 2011

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Keith Richards - New York City - 1988

Albert Watson

Keith Richards - New York City - 1988

Sale Date: November 16, 2011

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Leslie Weiner, London, 1989

Albert Watson

Leslie Weiner, London, 1989

Sale Date: November 16, 2011

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Kate Moss, Marrakech, 1993

Albert Watson

Kate Moss, Marrakech, 1993

Sale Date: October 20, 2011

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Gabrielle Reece, Piero Panchetti blouse, Los , 1989

Albert Watson

Gabrielle Reece, Piero Panchetti blouse, Los , 1989

Sale Date: November 19, 2011

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Kate Moss, Marrakech, Morocco, 1993

Albert Watson

Kate Moss, Marrakech, Morocco, 1993

Sale Date: November 17, 2011

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Christy Turlington, 1990

Albert Watson

Christy Turlington, 1990

Sale Date: November 17, 2011

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Waris, Morocco, 1993

Albert Watson

Waris, Morocco, 1993

Sale Date: November 17, 2011

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Flower seller, Morocco, 1989

Albert Watson

Flower seller, Morocco, 1989

Sale Date: November 17, 2011

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16th century Aztec fan, 1996

Albert Watson

16th century Aztec fan, 1996

Sale Date: November 17, 2011

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Monkey with gun, New York City, 1992

Albert Watson

Monkey with gun, New York City, 1992

Sale Date: November 3, 2011

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Nude, New York City, 1986

Albert Watson

Nude, New York City, 1986

Sale Date: October 18, 2011

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Kate Moss, Marrakech (Contact), 1993

Albert Watson

Kate Moss, Marrakech (Contact), 1993

Sale Date: October 4, 2011

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The kiss, Paris, 1988

Albert Watson

The kiss, Paris, 1988

Sale Date: October 4, 2011

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Monica Gripman, St. John, US Virgin Islands, 1988

Albert Watson

Monica Gripman, St. John, US Virgin Islands, 1988

Sale Date: August 4, 2011

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Untitled (from Calgary), 1978

Albert Watson

Untitled (from Calgary), 1978

Sale Date: June 26, 2011

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Leslie Weiner, Yohji Yamamoto, London, 1989

Albert Watson

Leslie Weiner, Yohji Yamamoto, London, 1989

Sale Date: May 30, 2011

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Chairman Mao, Bejing 1979

Albert Watson

Chairman Mao, Bejing 1979

Sale Date: May 8, 2011

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Intravehicular Apollo Glove, NASA, 1990

Albert Watson

Intravehicular Apollo Glove, NASA, 1990

Sale Date: May 18, 2011

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Naomi Campbell, Palm Springs, 1989

Albert Watson

Naomi Campbell, Palm Springs, 1989

Sale Date: May 18, 2011

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Kate Moss in torn veil. Marrakech, 1993

Albert Watson

Kate Moss in torn veil. Marrakech, 1993

Sale Date: May 18, 2011

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