THROUGH THE LENS
FEATURING ROBERTO DUTESCO & THE WILD HORSES OF SABLE ISLAND
& BOBGRUEN,GREGDAVIS, RAPHAELMAZZUCCO, TODDMURPHY,HUNTERBARNES
THROUGHTHELENS
FEATURING ROBERTO DUTESCO & THE WILD HORSES OF SABLE ISLAND
& BOBGRUEN,GREGDAVIS, RAPHAELMAZZUCCO, TODDMURPHY,HUNTERBARNES
FEBRUARY 8 - MARCH 2, 2025
THROUGHTHELENS FEATURING ROBERTO DUTESCO
& THE WILD HORSES OF SABLE ISLAND
West Chelsea Contemporary proudly presents Through the Lens: Featuring Roberto Dutesco & The Wild Horses of Sable Island, a landmark exhibition that brings Dutesco’s globally celebrated photographs to Texas for the first time. Joined by the works of renowned photographers Bob Gruen, Greg Davis, Raphael Mazzucco, Todd Murphy and Hunter Barnes, this collection highlights photography's significance in the art world and pays tribute to the groundbreaking visionaries who elevate the discipline. From the untamed majesty of Sable Island and the vibrant cultures of Oaxaca to iconic moments from decades past, this exhibition underscores the enduring power of photography to inspire, captivate, and transform Showcasing artists hanging in the homes of notable collectors such as Elton John, Yoko Ono, Tommy Hilfiger, Yolanda Hadid, and Rihanna, Through the Lens stands as a testament to the prestige and cultural significance of fine art photography, inviting viewers to engage with a medium celebrated by the world’s most discerning collectors and institutions.
Roberto Dutesco is an internationally acclaimed artist, photographer, and filmmaker whose career spans over 35 years and 75 countries. Born in Romania and trained in Montreal, he gained early recognition photographing figures like Pierre Trudeau and the Dalai Lama before dedicating himself to capturing the untamed beauty of The Wild Horses of Sable Island For over 30 years, Dutesco has documented the island’s 500 wild horses, blending art and conservation in works exhibited globally in the United States, Japan, France, Switzerland, Korea, and beyond. His nonprofit, IAMWILD, furthers his mission by supporting wildlife conservation and restoring ecosystems Through his photographs, Dutesco invites viewers to experience the profound freedom and resilience of nature while inspiring action to preserve it.
Celebrated rock-and-roll photographer, Bob Gruen, has brought iconic moments from music history to life through his lens, capturing legends like John Lennon, Debbie Harry, Prince, and Tina Turner. Todd Murphy’s evocative work, collected by notable musicians John Mellencamp, Michael Stipe, Jon Bon Jovi, and Elton John, weaves powerful storytelling with rich symbology, blending cinematic compositions with themes of history, mythology, and the human condition. National Geographic contributing photographer Greg Davis, brings a vibrant and deeply human perspective to his work, documenting the richness of global cultures with unmatched authenticity Hunter Barnes offers an unflinching glimpse into American subcultures with works housed in the permanent archives of museums across the United States. Raphael Mazzucco’s globally celebrated artwork, which has been featured in top fashion magazines such as Vogue and Vanity Fair, pushes the boundaries of the photographic medium and offers rich visual narratives
Through the Lens brings together a remarkable roster of artists whose works span decades, cultures, and genres, celebrating photography’s ability to illuminate history, amplify voices, and preserve the beauty of our shared human experience. Photography collectors will recognize the incredible talents while burgeoning collectors discover why photography is key to any personal collection Through the Lens invites you to engage with the visionaries who have shaped photography into an enduring and vital art form.
ROBERTO DUTESCO
Romanian - Canadian, b 1961
Roberto Dutesco is an internationally acclaimed artist, photographer, and filmmaker whose work spans over 35 years of experience across 75 countries Born in Romania and raised in Canada, Dutesco’s work ranges from intimate portraits to breathtaking landscapes, always reflecting his deep understanding of light, texture, and emotion. He gained early recognition photographing prominent figures like Pierre Trudeau and the Dalai Lama, but is best known for his project capturing the untamed beauty of the Wild Horses of Sable Island.
For over 30 years, Dutesco has documented The Wild Horses of Sable Island capturing the beauty and undisturbed freedom of the island’s 500 wild horses. His works, blending art and conservation, have been exhibited globally in the United States, Japan, France, Switzerland, Korea, and beyond. Driven by the belief that art and beauty transforms how people think about conservation, Roberto's efforts his work, talks and charitable activities along with the Chasing Wild Horses documentary were instrumental in bringing international awareness of Sable Island and securing official protection for its wild horses.
Dutesco’s work has been shown in galleries and museums worldwide, including the Embassy of Canada’s Gallery in Washington, D.C. and at the 2005 World Expo in Japan in The United States Pavilion, and his images are part of prominent private collections across the globe. Dutesco’s artistry and conservation efforts have earned him numerous accolades, cementing his place as a leading figure in contemporary photography.
IAMWILD FOUNDATION
Roberto Dutesco’s most famous body of work revolves around The Wild Horses of Sable Island, a remote island off the coast of Nova Scotia, Canada. These wild horses, who have lived in isolation for centuries, serve as a central theme in Dutesco’s photography Over the course of more than a decade, he dedicated himself to documenting the horses’ lives, capturing them in stunning, ethereal photographs that evoke a sense of freedom and untamed beauty. Dutesco’s work on Sable Island is not just about capturing these remarkable creatures; it’s about showcasing their connection to the wild, isolated environment and drawing attention to the importance of preserving such natural landscapes.
In 2015 Roberto Dutesco founded IAMWILD, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the preservation of wild places and the creatures that inhabit them The organization focuses on raising awareness about the urgent need to protect natural habitats, wildlife, and ecosystems around the world. Through IAMWILD, Dutesco aims to inspire others to take action and recognize the importance of preserving the wild for future generations
The organization’s work aligns with Dutesco’s mission to use his art as a vehicle for social change IAMWILD works to empower communities, artists, and individuals to contribute to conservation efforts and to raise awareness about environmental issues, using art, education, and outreach as key tools in its efforts.
Roberto Dutesco NATIVES (13/30), 1994
Photograph UV printed on French linen with unique hand embellishments
32" x 48"
$19,250
Roberto Dutesco
Western Run (1/3), 2007
Photograph UV printed on French linen 76" x 114"
Price on Request
Roberto Dutesco
LOVE (57/90), 1994
Photograph UV printed on French linen
40" x 60"
$35,000
Roberto Dutesco LOVE BITE (46/90), 1994
Photograph UV printed on French linen
40" x 60"
$35,000
Roberto Dutesco Blonde Ambition (4/10), 2009
Photograph UV printed on French linen 48" x 96"
$35,000
Roberto Dutesco PLAY (8/30), 1994
Photograph UV printed on French linen
26" x 39"
$15,000
Roberto Dutesco IAM (12/25), 2009
Photograph UV printed on French linen
50" x 76"
$45,000
Roberto Dutesco TENDERNESS (19/30), 1994
Photograph UV printed on French linen
32" x 48"
$17,500
Roberto Dutesco
ONE (15/90), 1994
Photograph UV printed on French linen
40" x 60"
$26,000
Roberto Dutesco FURY (8/30), 1994
Photograph UV printed on French linen 26" x 39"
$15,000
Roberto Dutesco RENAISSANCE (8/30), 1994
Photograph UV printed on French linen 26" x 39"
$15,000
Roberto Dutesco MERLIN (8/30), 2019
Photograph UV printed on French linen
26" x 39"
$15,000
Roberto Dutesco PAST TO PRESENT (13/30), 1994
UV printed on French linen
Photograph
32" x 48"
$17,500
Roberto Dutesco
SHE (8/30), 1994
Photograph UV printed on French linen
39" x 26"
$15,000
Roberto Dutesco LION (8/30), 1994
Photograph UV printed on French linen
26" x 39"
$15,000
Roberto Dutesco
Generations- The Wild Horses of Sable Island, 2012
Silver gelatin print floated in a hardwood ash frame hand annotated by artist
59 87" x 75 50"
Price on request
Roberto Dutesco MOMENTS, 1994-2024
Silver gelatin print with gold leaf and hand annotations 70" x 54"
Price on request
Roberto Dutesco TRINITY (6/25), 1998
Photograph UV printed on French linen
30" x 40"
$13,500
Roberto Dutesco SANDWAVES (6/25), 1998
Photograph UV printed on French linen
30" x 40"
$13,500
- Pink (6/25), 1996
UV printed on French linen
Roberto Dutesco
Transparent
Photograph
30" x 40"
$13,500
Roberto Dutesco Red - Hot (6/25), 1996
Photograph UV printed on French linen
30" x 40"
$13,500
BOB GRUEN
American, b 1945
Bob Gruen is one of the most well-known and respected photographers in rock and roll. By the mid 1970s, he was already regarded as one of the foremost documenters of the scene. While living in New York, he notably befriended John Lennon and Yoko Ono and captured intimate moments from their personal lives Gruen is perhaps best known for an iconic photograph of Lennon wearing a New York City t-shirt. He also photographed major acts such as Bob Dylan, Tina Turner, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Kiss, and others, while also covering the emerging New Wave and Punk bands including The New York Dolls, Patti Smith, The Clash, The Sex Pistols, The Ramones, and Blondie. Among his many books of photographs are "The Sex Pistols - Chaos," "The Rolling Stones Crossfire Hurricane,""The Clash," "John Lennon - The New York Years," and "Rock Seen." Gruen’s work has been exhibited widely, including at the Brooklyn Museum, Pearlstein Gallery at the Drexel University Museum, Blender Gallery in Sydney, and the Beit Hatfutsot Museum in Tel Aviv, among others.
Bob Gruen
Tina Turner, Honka Monka Club, NYC (9/75), 1970
B&W silver gelatin fiber base photo print
40" x 30"
$5,500
, 1985
Bob Gruen
Prince, Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, NY (5/75)
B&W silver gelatin fiber base photo print
40" x 30"
$5,500
Harry, NYC (5/150), 1977
Bob Gruen
Debbie
B&W silver gelatin fiber base photo print
20" x 24"
$2,800
Bob Gruen
John Lennon, Contact Sheet, NYC (120/250), 1974
B&W silver gelatin fiber base photo print
24" x 20"
$3,300
Bob Gruen
Bob Marley, Beacon Theatre, NYC (8/150), 1976
LVH color “C” print
20" x 24"
$3,300
Bob Gruen
Willie Nelson, Radio City Music Hall, NYC (6/150), 1984
LVH color “C” print
20" x 24"
$3,300
Bob Gruen
Led Zeppelin, NYC, 1973 (31/50), 2014
Led Zeppelin, NYC, 1973
38 37" x 47 87"
$6,500
Bob Gruen
John Lennon, NYC, 1974 (40/50), 2014
Silkscreen on 2ply Rising Museum Board
54" x 40"
$6,500
Bob Gruen
Keith Richards, NYC, 1972 (29/50), 2014
Silkscreen on 2ply Rising Museum Board
50" x 40"
$6,500
Bob Gruen
Mick Jagger, NYC, 1972 (36/50), 2014
Silkscreen on 2ply Rising Museum Board
52 87" x 39 37"
$6,500
Bob Gruen
Debbie Harry, NYC, 1977 (34/50), 2014
Silkscreen on 2ply Rising Museum Board
54" x 40"
$6,500
Bob Gruen
Debbie Harry, Max's Kansas City, NYC, 1976 (20/25), 2018
Silkscreen on canvas with diamond dust
25" x 18"
$4,000
Bob Gruen
John Lennon, Statue of Liberty, NYC (145/200), 2021
Silkscreen and mixed media on 290 gram Coventry Rag paper
17" x 23"
$1,200
TODD MURPHY
American, b 1962
Todd Murphy is an American artist whose large-scale paintings, digital prints, and sculptures explore images of flora, fauna, and bodily forms. Murphy's practice encompasses American history, slavery, architecture, and contemporary art. Drawing inspiration from the work of artists like Anselm Kiefer, his paintings explore the gothic sensibilities which haunt his imagination. Born in 1962 in Chicago, IL, Murphy moved to rural Georgia as a child, absorbing the landscape and culture. He later attended the University of Georgia, and currently lives and works in Brooklyn, NY “The aesthetics of New York play into my art to some extent It’s so rich with history and with layers that you can literally see different eras happening concurrently,” he’s said of the city. “Stories accumulate as materials, which, when you think about it, is another way to phrase 'art’.” His works are in the collections of the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, the Tampa Museum of Art, and the New Orleans Museum of Art.
Garden Stag (AP/5), 2019
Triptych, composite photograph, UV printed aluminum (dibond) 72" x 156"
Price on request
Todd Murphy
Flower Branch Stag (2/10), 2018
UV printed plexi, archival pigment print, rag paper, multilayer-double sided printing process
40" x 30"
$20,000
Todd Murphy
40" x 30"
Todd Murphy
Penelope (Palm) (2/10), 2013
UV printed plexi, archival pigment print, rag paper, multilayer-double sided printing process
$20,000
GREG
DAVIS American, b 1969
Greg Davis is a published and contributing photographer for National Geographic/Disney and was represented by the National Geographic Image Collection for over a decade. Over two hundred of his works can still be found in the archives at National Geographic. Davis’ work was recently published in National Geographic photo books, “America the Beautiful” , “Destinations of a Lifetime” and “Women: The National Geographic Image Collection” , which also has a worldwide traveling exhibition, “Women: A Century of Change”, that features some of Davis’ work. In 2017 he was honored as the Ambassador of the Year for Austin based nonprofit, Well Aware, the first time they had ever awarded this recognition Well Aware funds and implements sustainable clean water systems that drive development and empower communities in East Africa. Davis worked his way from local festivals to international exhibitions and his works now hangs in private and institutional collections worldwide The Wittliff Collection, The Raymond James Collection and The Grace Museum are just a few of the spaces that house Davis’ collectible works.
and Koi, Oaxaca
, 2021
Archival pigment print on museum rag paper
27 50" x 24"
$2,500
Greg Davis
Cactus
(28/50)
de Muerto, Oaxaca, Mexico (14/50), 2021
pigment print on museum rag paper
Greg Davis
Flor
Archival
30" x 45"
$5,300
Greg Davis
Los Zancudos, Oaxaca (11/50), 2024
Archival pigment print on museum rag paper
18" x 27"
$3,000
Greg Davis
Emigdio the Mezcalero, Oaxaca (25/50), 2019
Archival pigment print on museum rag paper
30" x 45"
$5,800
21 25" x 30"
$2,900
Greg Davis
Catrina #2, Oaxaca, Mexico (16/50), 2019
Archival pigment print on museum rag paper
18"
Greg Davis
Reina Catrina, Oaxaca, Mexico (28/50), 2019
Archival pigment print on museum rag paper
x 27"
$2,900
In the Blue Mist, China (27/100), 2011
pigment print on museum rag paper
33 25" x 48 75"
$4,900
Greg Davis
Archival
Enveloped in Blue, Morocco (28/100), 2014
Archival pigment print on museum rag paper
18" x 27"
$2,500
Greg Davis
at Qeswachaka Peru (22/50), 2016
pigment print on museum rag paper
Greg Davis
Reflections
Archival
30" x 45"
$4,900
Greg Davis
Muse of a Chimbu, Papua New Guinea (29/100), 2009
Archival pigment print on museum rag paper
18" x 27"
$2,500
The Wigman, Papua New Guinea (28/100), 2009
Archival pigment print on museum rag paper
18" x 27"
$2,500
Greg Davis
HUNTER BARNES
American, b 1977
Hunter Barnes is a documentary photographer whose work captures aspects of culture and communities ignored by the mainstream and often misrepresented in the modern American narrative. Barnes trained in photochemistry and traditional photographic techniques At a young age, he began a nomadic life on the road In his early twenties, Barnes published his first book documenting the dying communities of the Old West. Other projects followed: four years spent with the Ni Mii Puu, Nez Perce Tribe; months with a serpent handling congregation in the Appalachian Mountains; bikers, lowriders, and street gangs; inmates in California State Prison Intense, true pockets and subcultures of America. The process is an integral part of Barnes' work. He shoots exclusively on film the pace of analogue in harmony with his approach. Fundamental to Hunter’s work is the journey, the people, the place. Then committing them to film before they are greatly changed or gone forever
A Prayer For Gods’ Will, 2012 (3/4), 2016
Fiber based, hand printed, silver gelatin photograph
23 75" x 19 87"
$8,750
Hunter Barnes
Hunter Barnes Israel, 2002 (2/4), 2016
Fiber based, hand printed, silver gelatin photograph 24" x 20"
$10,350
Fiber based, hand printed, silver gelatin photograph 13 87" x 10 87"
$5,750
Hunter Barnes Lemon Love, 1999 (AP/1), 2009
Ben and Estelle, 2000 (AP/1), 2023
Fiber based, hand printed, silver gelatin photograph 24" x 19 87"
$13,050
Hunter Barnes
RAPHAEL MAZZUCCO
Canadian, b 1983
Raphael Mazzucco travels the world, shooting fashion, advertising, and celebrity portraits for leading brands, businesses, and magazines. He has shot bikini-clad models for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue; celebrities ranging from Adrien Brody to Olivia Newton-John for a book project; and fashion spreads for publications including Vogue and Marie Claire. Though his schedule is constantly full of such commissions, he also finds time to pursue his own projects.
Like his commercial work, his personal work is based on photography and centered upon gorgeous women. He begins with photographs of women in all manner of dress and undress, captured in the midst of action or still and posing. Over these images, Mazzucco paints, sketches, and splashes colorful pigment, creating an exuberant overlay of marks and brushstrokes in celebration of beauty and expression.
Mixed media and photography encased in resin
Raphael Mazzucco Simone, 2017
40" x 60"
$25,000
After Time, 2018
Wood transfer print, photo collage, acrylic, and found objects encased in resin
60" x 40"
$25,000
Raphael Mazzucco
Archival print, ink, and acrylic paint encased in resin
Raphael Mazzucco Tree, 2016
60" x 40"
$25,000
Women Being One (Green), 2014
print on canvas, encased in resin
Raphael Mazzucco
Three
Archival
30" x 40"
$15,000
Archival C print, acrylic paint, ink, and pigment encased in resin
Raphael Mazzucco Yellow Forest, 2018
57" x 38"
$25,000
One Morning, 2014
Archival print, ink, acrylic paint, encased in resin 24" x 36"
Raphael Mazzucco
$12,500
Raphael Mazzucco Sedona, 2016
Archival print on canvas with acrylic encased in resin
40" x 60"
$25,000
Archival pigment print, acrylic paint, and ink encased in resin
43 25" x 33 25"
Raphael Mazzucco Adriana, 2017
$18,000
print, ink and acrylic paint encased in resin
Raphael Mazzucco Lavender Girl, 2016
Archival
36" x 24"
$12,500
Raphael Mazzucco Morning, 2015
Archival print, acrylic paint, and ink
36" x 24"
$5,000
Raphael Mazzucco
Untitled (from Gaia collection), 2019
Digital pigment
26 75" x 40"
$1,500
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