Berkowitz, Michael Jay
Variant namesNicholas Muellner, a scholar on the history of photography, says that "Bruce Bellas (Bruce of LA) is one of the most important figures in the history of American Male Physique Photography. His photographs were produced for publication in 'physique' magazines, to document body building competitions and for sale in printed sets to individual enthusiasts. The photographer's finest work is characterized by exceptional young models depicted in highly stylized poses, costumes and lighting. In the days preceding legal distribution of male erotica, his photographs were instrumental in defining and refining the aesthetics of male homoerotic photography in the United States."
From the description of Bruce of L.A. Photographs, ca. 1950-1966. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64691377
B. 1952.
From the description of Michael J. Berkowitz artist file. (Whitney Museum of American Art). WorldCat record id: 228432920
| Role | Title | Holding Repository | |
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| creatorOf | Berkowitz, Michael. [Michael Berkowitz : Australian and New Zealand Art Files]. | Libraries Australia | |
| creatorOf | Berkowitz, Michael. [Michael Berkowitz] : artist file | John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Library, Ringling Museum Library | |
| creatorOf | Berkowitz, Michael,. Bruce of L.A. Photographs, ca. 1950-1966. | Cornell University Library | |
| creatorOf | Berkowitz, Michael J. Michael J. Berkowitz artist file. | Whitney Museum of American Art, Library | |
| creatorOf | BERKOWITZ, MICHAEL. Artist file : miscellaneous uncataloged material. | Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) | |
| creatorOf | Berkowitz, Michael J. PAD/D pamphlet file : miscellaneous uncataloged material. | Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas J. Watson Library |
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| Relation | Name | |
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| associatedWith | Athletic Model Guild. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Bruce, of Los Angeles. | person |
| associatedWith | Michael Berkowitz, | person |
| associatedWith | The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Library. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Western Photography Guild. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Whitney Museum of American Art. | corporateBody |
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| United States |
| Subject |
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| Bodybuilding |
| Gay erotic art |
| Photography, Artistic |
| Photography of men |
| Photography of the nude |
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| Collector |
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Person
Active 1950
Active 1966
