QUOTES ‘I have always been attracted to cultures and people who are passionate about doing things their own way regardless of society rules. My journey has taught me there are no road maps, being an artist is just about following your passion no matter what happens.” - Janette Beckman “Janette is like a mind reader, showing us images of all the cool stuff we wanna see. Her work is one OH-SHIT. After the next,” - Adrock (Beastie Boys) “Janette’s pictures of artists like Salt-N-Pepa, Rakim, and Sparky D all wearing Dapper DAn Originals have captured the culture and its response to society in ways that only her signature style of photography could bring to light.” - Dapper Dan “Janette Beckman’s photographs are an extraordinary illustration of the determination and the rebellious strength of many girls today. When I look at them, I think of all the girls I know and get to meet, starting with my daughter, from whom I learn so much, and who has such amazing energy and curiosity. Janette’s images narrate a female solidarity that exists beyond stereotypes, which conveys so well the emotions and intentions that drive my collections.” - Maria Grazia Chiuri
QUOTES ‘I have always been attracted to cultures and people who are passionate about doing things their own way regardless of society rules. My journey has taught me there are no road maps, being an artist is just about following your passion no matter what happens.” - Janette Beckman “Janette is like a mind reader, showing us images of all the cool stuff we wanna see. Her work is one OH-SHIT. After the next,” - Adrock (Beastie Boys) “Janette’s pictures of artists like Salt-N-Pepa, Rakim, and Sparky D all wearing Dapper DAn Originals have captured the culture and its response to society in ways that only her signature style of photography could bring to light.” - Dapper Dan “Janette Beckman’s photographs are an extraordinary illustration of the determination and the rebellious strength of many girls today. When I look at them, I think of all the girls I know and get to meet, starting with my daughter, from whom I learn so much, and who has such amazing energy and curiosity. Janette’s images narrate a female solidarity that exists beyond stereotypes, which conveys so well the emotions and intentions that drive my collections.” - Maria Grazia Chiuri
ABOUT THE BOOK Rebels, From Punk to Dior, is one of the most complete anthologies of its kind, containing the best of Janette Beckman. Known as one of the most renowned street photographers, Janette has portrayed the greatest components of the Hip Hop, Punk and underground scenes. From the images of rappers who have climbed the world rankings to the most famous fashion campaigns, this book summarizes in more than 240 pages and as many original photographs, the spirit of a generation that made history and continues to influence the world of fashion and the international collective imagination. ABOUT THE AUTHOR British-born photographer Janette Beckman began her career at the dawn of punk rock working for publications such as The Face and Melody Maker. She shot bands from The Clash to Boy George as well as three Police album covers and documented the youth culture of the era. Moving to New York City in 1983, Beckman was drawn to the underground hip-hop scene where she photographer the pioneers of the culture such as Run-DMC, Slick Rick, Salt-N-Pepa, Grandmaster Flash. LL Cool J and Big Daddy Kane. Her work has been shown in galleries and museums worldwide including the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, The Annenberg Space for Photography, Los Angeles and the Kunsthal in Rotterdam. Her work is in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Museum, the Museum of the City of New York, the Musée des Civilisations de L’Europe, France, the British National Portrait Gallery, London and the Nakamura Keith Haring Collection in Japan. Beckman continues to chronicle sub-cultures of our generation as well as working on shoots for clients such as Levi’s, Dior and Apple. Author: Janette Beckman Title: Rebels, From Punk to Dior Measurements: 23x28cm Hardcover, 240 pages Price: €60 $75 ISBN: 978889856467 US Distributor: INGRAM
ABOUT THE BOOK Rebels, From Punk to Dior, is one of the most complete anthologies of its kind, containing the best of Janette Beckman. Known as one of the most renowned street photographers, Janette has portrayed the greatest components of the Hip Hop, Punk and underground scenes. From the images of rappers who have climbed the world rankings to the most famous fashion campaigns, this book summarizes in more than 240 pages and as many original photographs, the spirit of a generation that made history and continues to influence the world of fashion and the international collective imagination. ABOUT THE AUTHOR British-born photographer Janette Beckman began her career at the dawn of punk rock working for publications such as The Face and Melody Maker. She shot bands from The Clash to Boy George as well as three Police album covers and documented the youth culture of the era. Moving to New York City in 1983, Beckman was drawn to the underground hip-hop scene where she photographer the pioneers of the culture such as Run-DMC, Slick Rick, Salt-N-Pepa, Grandmaster Flash. LL Cool J and Big Daddy Kane. Her work has been shown in galleries and museums worldwide including the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, The Annenberg Space for Photography, Los Angeles and the Kunsthal in Rotterdam. Her work is in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Museum, the Museum of the City of New York, the Musée des Civilisations de L’Europe, France, the British National Portrait Gallery, London and the Nakamura Keith Haring Collection in Japan. Beckman continues to chronicle sub-cultures of our generation as well as working on shoots for clients such as Levi’s, Dior and Apple. Author: Janette Beckman Title: Rebels, From Punk to Dior Measurements: 23x28cm Hardcover, 240 pages Price: €60 $75 ISBN: 978889856467 US Distributor: INGRAM