The striking snapshot of drag queen Misty is a perfect example of Nan Goldin's pioneering approach to photography and forms part of a larger series, The Ballad of Sexual Dependency – a pictorial journey documenting and celebrating Goldin's 'chosen family' of Bohemian friends, the queer community, clubbers and lovers.
Exploring similar themes, but with a very contemporary take, Rene Matić reveals the influence and impact of Goldin's work on their own practice documenting their 'chosen family'.
Rene Matić – renematic.com
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