This shit made me laugh.
Beginning in the early 1970s, Peter Berlin created groundbreaking gay iconic imagery, first as a street persona in New York and San Francisco, then as a filmmaker and photographer. Since that time, Berlin's films, photography, and artwork have been exhibited and admired the world over. [Not this part--keep reading.]
Perhaps the most unusual and unique aspect of Berlin's work is its narcissism—he served as his own photographer and model, rarely allowing others into the frame. The results are stunning, sexy, and classic.
It's sort of what I do here--rarely allow others into the frame. It's my blog, bitch!
Besides, with junk like Peter has, no other bitches really fit in the damn frame anyway.
Peter Berlin trivia: What was Peter Berlin's real name? [Answer below.]
Armin Hagen Freiherr von Hoyningen-Huene. [Fuck me. This shit makes Rumpelstiltskin look like Smith or Jones.]
[Hat tip to SB's friend and idol, West Hollywood Voyeur, for introducing me to Peter. Laugh.]
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You've been very busy digging up interesting people for us. Thank you.
Love you tons babe.
Whoa.
Uh huh....For some reason he reminds me of Rod (apropos) Stewart.
blah blah blah, sb.
just look at that package!
xo
An informative post SB. I think I like this Armin Hagen Feiherr von Hoynigen-Huene fellow.
My dad's parents were Smith and Jones. I shit you not.
Oh, and I like Peter's junk. You don't have photos of that do you?
SB! I love your post on Peter Berlin. He is one of a kind and that is hard to find these days! Thank you for your support and I love reading what your laying down!
West Hollywood Voyeur
I enjoyed this. Thanks.
All the best, Boonie
I only learnt about Peter Berlin from West Hollywood Voyeur's blog. He was quite something, wasn't he?! xx
He is my dear friend.
A kind man.
Peter is a dear friend of mine.
A kind, beautiful, compassionate person....and more.
On my blog,or look on YouTube, you can see some of the many portraits I painted of him.
Denise LaFrance, Toronto
Dear Denise,
Thank you so much for your comments and for reading my stuff. I'll bet you have some stories to tell having known Peter.
Please come back by often.
Many blessings,
SB
Ah thanks so much SB.
Your blog is very interesting,entertaining and informative.Always a delight to see people enjoying Peter Berlin and remembering him.
Thanks also for taking the time and care to view the my art on my Flickr page and for enjoying it.
Best wishes to you for an inspirational& fun September.
Sincerely,
Denise LaFrance
Yeah, I just wanna post an update as of April 2012 and completely recant my previous statement and belief that he was ever my true friend. As you will see on my blog HERE:
http://deniselafrancethepainter.blogspot.ca/2014/02/peter-berlin-ectomy-peter-berlin-now.html
I was sadly mistaking a malignant narcissist sociopath for a friend. He was never my friend but rather, a jealous, 2-faced, back stabbing liar and gossip.
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