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Art Shay Nude Photography

American, 1922-2018

Art Shay is a great photographer. His work over the past 50 years has artfully captured the beauty, humor and pathos of America. Studs Terkel says, “Art Shay is one of the best photojournalists I know. I’ve been a fan of his work since the early 1950s - before the launch of Playboy magazine.” Hugh Hefner says, “Algren, Terkel, Royko, they gave us a voice. Art Shay gave us a face.” Tony Fitzpatrick, Chicago artist says, “Art Shay is America’s Cartier-Bresson.” Tom Dyja, author of The Third Coast: When Chicago Built the American Dream says, “Art Shay in many ways is to American photography what Nelson Algren was to American writing: that rare and absolutely necessary citizen who’s blessed with a cold eye, a clear head and a warm heart. What is it about Chicago that keeps giving us men like this?” Russell Banks, novelist says, “The best images of Simone de Beauvoir and her times have been passed down to us by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Gisele Freund, Robert Doisneau, Georges Brassai and in America, the Chicago-based Art Shay, all world-class photographers.” Christophe Loviny, art editor, Paris says, “Art Shay is the best photo-journalist Chicago ever produced.” Arthur Siegel, photographer; IIT Institute of Design President says, “I have one of Art Shay’s pictures over my desk. It reminds me every morning of my Chicago roots. Arts photos, like me, have the Chicago accent, which may be to say he’s telling you the truth. I think it takes a realist to see the humor in things. I know it takes a realist to see the depths of tragedy. Shay’s work is so real it feels like a Madison Street guy tapping me on the forearm,” says David Mamet.

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Artist: Art Shay
Titter, Scantily Clad Woman Viewing Titter Magazine, 1950 Vintage Photograph
By Art Shay
Located in Chicago, IL
“Art Shay’s photography shakes you up, sets you down gently, pats you on the head and then kicks you in the ass.” Roger Ebert “[Shay’s work] ranks with some of the greats of the 20...
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1950s Contemporary Art Shay Nude Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Nakedly Patriotic, 1970, Peaceful Gathering, Nude Female, Archival Pigment Print
By Art Shay
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A large outdoor gathering is the setting of this amazing photo by Art Shay. "Nakedly Patriotic" is just that - the nude female in the foreground looks toward the raised American Fla...
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1960s Contemporary Art Shay Nude Photography

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Art Shay nude photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Art Shay nude photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Art Shay in archival pigment print, pigment print, silver gelatin print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Art Shay nude photography, so small editions measuring 8 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Lawrence Schiller, David Jay, and Lina Scheynius. Art Shay nude photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,500 and tops out at $9,000, while the average work can sell for $5,750.

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