"Shand Kydd's photographs capture Hirst balancing a tower of hats on his head, Emin in a rubber dinghy with Georgina Starr, and a whole load of partying, boozing and canoodling."
"Taking a photograph is the easiest thing in the world. You just point and click. It's finding something to say that is the hard bit."
"Many of his YBA images were taken during gargantuan benders, which led to Shand Kydd amassing a fair few compromising images, not that he ever considered publishing them."
Johnnie Shand Kydd, a photographer and former art dealer, documented the Young British Artists in the 1990s. His black and white images depict the hedonistic art scene, showcasing artists like Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin in unconventional settings. Shand Kydd, who had little photography experience, gained the trust of the artists, capturing their chaotic moments during parties and benders. He chose not to publish compromising images to preserve friendships, emphasizing the importance of trust and connection in his work.
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