Lot 2209
Konstantin Kakanias (Greek, b. 1961), as Philip Taaffe
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Frame dimensions 31 1/4 x 25 in.
From the Estate of Joanne Carson
Julien's Auction, Icons & Idols: Hollywood 2016 Online Only Auction, September 24, 2016, Lot 220
Acquired from the above
Born in Athens, Greece, Konstantin Kakanias pursued his studies in Paris, where he immersed himself in both art and fashion before establishing himself as a contemporary illustrator and multimedia artist. He began his career contributing illustrations to some of the most prestigious publications in the world, including French Vogue, Vogue Italia and Vanity Fair, while also designing fabrics for the fashion houses of Yves Saint Laurent and Christian Lacroix. His work has since been exhibited in museums and galleries around the world and celebrated in several published books. Today, Kakanias serves as a contributing editor for the New York Times Style Magazine and continues to collaborate with an distinguished roster of luxury houses, among them Cartier, Dior, Frederic Malle, Gucci, Diane von Fürstenberg, NARS and Orlebar Brown.
Philip Taaffe is an American abstract painter who sued the owners of the famed Chelsea Hotel in 2020 for poor living conditions.
Good estate condition, not examined out of the frame.
