WORKS ON PAPER
From 1961 until 1987, Antonio and Juan created a vibrant body of work that helped usher in a dynamic new era in high fashion. Working as a team, Antonio created the drawings and paintings with his masterful, adept hand, while Juan served primarily as Art Director and influenced the art work with his deep knowledge of color theory, spatial design, and art history. Together, they continously innovated, with an always distinctive but versatile style.
Simultaneous to their professional practice, the duo produced an oeuvre of personal work that celebrated the diverse community around them and documented a stunning evolution of the queer urban man throughout the second half of the 20th century.
This selection of original works in The Antonio Archives offers an overview of Antonio and Juan’s collaborative practice throughout the years. Included below are unfinished studies, completed editorial and commercial pieces, and personal drawings and painting.