A note on the Terry Richardson bullshit
I just want to take a moment to say I’m really hurt by the recent and false allegations of insensitivity and misconduct. I feel fortunate to work with so many extraordinary people each and every day. I’ve always been considerate and respectful of the people I photograph and I view what I do as a real collaboration between myself and the people in front of the camera. To everyone who has embraced and supported me and my work, I am so grateful. Thank you, it means a lot.
Terry
I don’t know much about terry apart from the fact that I love his pictures and tumblr, but Miss Johnna over at Drinking and Dreaming has an excellent assessment of the situation
This is the guy who, in 2004, had a live exhibition based entirely around his assistant blowing him while she knelled inside a garbage can wearing a pink tiara. He called it Sesame Street. … Wes Anderson, Kim Gordon, and Vincent Gallo were all there drinking free art party wine, waiting for him to…finish. Jeffrey Deitch called it “creatively transgressive.”
My point is that Uncle Terry isn’t just some random skeevy guy trolling Casual Encounters on Craigslist. As looney and pervy as he may be, he is an amazing photographer and has huge pull with all of the best fashion glossies. … if you want a beautiful photo taken, call Mark Seliger - his photos are GORGEOUS. If you want something edgy, something that really pushes the boundaries of taste, something that you wouldn’t show your Mama….call Terry.
