Robert Farber American, b. 1944
Gia on a Lifeguard Stand, New York, 1979
Series: Vintage Fashion
Dye sublimation on Chroma Luxe aluminum
182.9 x 121.9 cm
72 x 48 in
72 x 48 in
Edition of 10
Archival pigment print on paper
152.4 x 101.6 cm
60 x 40 in
60 x 40 in
Edition of 10
Archival pigment print on paper
101.6 x 76.2 cm
40 x 30 in
40 x 30 in
Edition of 10
Archival pigment print on paper
76.2 x 50.8 cm
30 x 20 in
30 x 20 in
Edition of 1
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This iconic picture of the “world’s first super model” Gia Carangi, simply known as “Gia” was taken by Robert Farber for Bloomingdale’s in 1979 at Fordham University pool. Famous for...
This iconic picture of the “world’s first super model” Gia Carangi, simply known as “Gia” was taken by Robert Farber for Bloomingdale’s in 1979 at Fordham University pool. Famous for her provocative modeling style and lifestyle, she was Helmut Newton’s favorite model. However, as Farber explains: “I photographed Gia, a beauty known by many… but I tried to capture the Gia who was known by few.” Flanked by Janice Dickinson and playful Debbie Dickinson, she is effortlessly sitting on top of the lifeguard stand in what seems to be a difficult position to hold; She appears self-assured and nonchalantly sexy.