Luke Smalley Black and White Photography
American, 1955-2009
Luke Smalley was an American artist known for his photographic work, which pairs a coolly minimalist aesthetic with a retro nostalgia. Images from his early career were inspired by fitness manuals and yearbooks c. 1910. This is not surprising, since Smalley graduated with a degree in sports medicine from Pepperdine University and worked for several years as a model and personal trainer. He shot the bulk of his photographs in his home state of Pennsylvania. Smalley used real high school athletes as models, who engaged in unusual, imaginary competitions he conceived, designing and crafting many of the outfits and equipment himself.
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Artist: Luke Smalley
Dustin, Rowing Machine I
By Luke Smalley
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print (Edition of 15)
Stamped and numbered, verso
14 x 11 inches, sheet
7 x 5 inches, image
From the series, "Gymnasium"
This photograph is offered by ClampArt, loca...
Category
1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Medicine Ball Front
By Luke Smalley
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print (Edition of 15)
Stamped and numbered, verso
20 x 16 inches, sheet
From the series, "Gymnasium."
This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York Cit...
Category
1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
HD
By Luke Smalley
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print
Stamped and numbered, verso
14 x 11 inches, sheet
7 x 5 inches, image
(Edition of 15)
20 x 16 inches, sheet
15.75 x 12 inches, image
(Edition of 10)
From the ...
Category
1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
$1,500
Parlor Wrestling I
By Luke Smalley
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print
Stamped and numbered, verso
11 x 14 inches, sheet
5 x 7 inches, image
(Edition of 15)
16 x 20 inches, sheet
12 x 15.75 inches, image
(Edition of 10)
From the ...
Category
1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Cyclists
By Luke Smalley
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print
Stamped and numbered, verso
11 x 14 inches, sheet
5 x 7 inches, image
(Edition of 15)
16 x 20 inches, sheet
11.5 x 16 inches, image
(Edition of 15)
From the se...
Category
1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Tug of War
By Luke Smalley
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print (Edition of 15)
Stamped and numbered, verso
11 x 14 inches, sheet
9 x 12 inches, image
From the series, "Gymnasium"
This photograph is offered by ClampArt, loc...
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Early 2000s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Rowing Machine
By Luke Smalley
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print
Stamped and numbered, verso
14 x 11 inches, sheet
(Edition of 15)
20 x 16 inches, sheet
(Edition of 10)
24 x 20 inches, sheet
(Edition of 10)
From the series...
Category
1990s Contemporary Luke Smalley Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Megaphone
By Luke Smalley
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print
Stamped and numbered, verso
14 x 11 inches, sheet
7 x 5 inches, image
(Edition of 15)
20 x 16 inches, sheet
(Edition of 10)
From the series, "Gymnasium"
This ...
Category
1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
High School Wrestlers
By Luke Smalley
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print
Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil, verso
13.5 x 11 inches, sheet
7 x 5 inches, image
(Edition of 15)
24 x 20 inches, sheet
20 x 16 inches, image
(Edition of 10)
From the series, "Gymnasium"
This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.
Please note that prices increase as editions sell.
Luke Smalley was an American artist known for his photographic work, which pairs a coolly minimalist aesthetic with a retro nostalgia. Images from his early in his career were inspired by fitness manuals and yearbooks c. 1910. This is not surprising since Smalley graduated with a degree in sports medicine from Pepperdine University and worked for a number of years as a model and personal trainer. Smalley shot the bulk of his photographs in his home state of Pennsylvania. He used real high school...
Category
1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Head Lock
By Luke Smalley
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print (Edition of 15)
Stamped and numbered, verso
14 x 11 inches, sheet
7 x 5 inches, image
From the series, "Gymnasium"
This photograph is offered by ClampArt, loca...
Category
1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Swimmers with Masks
By Luke Smalley
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print (Edition of 15)
Stamped and numbered on label, verso
14 x 11 inches, sheet
7 x 5 inches, image
From the series, "Gymnasium"
This photograph is offered by Clamp...
Category
1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Indian Club I
By Luke Smalley
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print
Stamped and numbered, verso
11 x 14 inches, sheet
5 x 7 inches, image
(Edition of 15)
16 x 20 inches, sheet
11.5 x 16 inches, image
(Edition of 15)
From the s...
Category
1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Youth
By Luke Smalley
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print
Stamped and numbered, verso
14 x 11 inches, sheet
5 x 7 inches, image
(Edition of 15)
20 x 16 inches, sheet
12 x 15.75 inches, image
(Edition of 10)
From the ...
Category
1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
$1,500
Acrobat (Football on Feet)
By Luke Smalley
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print (Edition of 15)
Stamped and numbered, verso
14 x 11 inches, sheet
4 x 6 inches, image (each)
From the series, "Gymnasium"
This photograph is offered by ClampAr...
Category
1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Parlor Wrestling IV
By Luke Smalley
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print (Edition of 10)
Stamped and numbered, verso
16 x 20 inches, sheet
12 x 15.75 inches, image
From the series, "Gymnasium"
This photograph is offered by ClampArt,...
Category
1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Indian Club Portrait III
By Luke Smalley
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print (Edition of 15)
Stamped and numbered, verso
14 x 11 inches, sheet
5.5 x 4 inches, image
From the series, "Gymnasium"
This photograph is offered by ClampArt, lo...
Category
1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
High School Wrestlers Against Tree
By Luke Smalley
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print (Edition of 10)
Stamped and numbered, verso
14 x 11 inches, sheet
12 x 9 inches, image
From the series, "Gymnasium"
This photograph is offered by ClampArt, loc...
Category
1990s Other Art Style Luke Smalley Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
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