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KEVIN SPROULS: PATTI SMITH

September 18, 2012

Kevin Sprouls was contacted by Patti Smith’s tour manager to produce a portrait of Patti in the “hedcut” style that he had introduced to the Wall Street Journal some years ago.

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As reference, Kevin was given the iconic Robert Mappelthorpe photograph from the 70s.

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“The end-product was a screen-printed illustration of Patti emblazoned on ‘garments de couture,’ offered as souvenirs of her performances,” say Kevin. “I still have not received my own XXL (part of the deal)…”

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