Miller & Ringma, documents and Paparazzi Self-Portraits with Debbie Harrie and others

Great collection of four original photos and ephemera. (1) Bettie Visits CBGB, Debbie Harry, 1977/78. Colour photograph, in original matte frame with rubber stamp, 11.3 x 16.5 cm. Verso stamped 'Bettie Punks Out!' and Miller & Ringma. (2) Bettie Ringma with congresswoman Bella Abzug. New York, Sept 21, 1976. Colour photo, 8.8 x 12.5 cm, titled and signed by Ringma on verso. (3) Marc Miller with senator George McGovern. Washington, March 10, 1976. Colour photo, 8.8 x 12.5 cm, titled and signed by Miller on verso. (4) Press release for a photo session with senator George McGovern in Washington DC on October 13 1978. Includes a b/w photocollage, 18 x 25 cm, featuring four shots of the session.

(5) Miller & Ringma, Paparazzi Self-Portraits. Invitation card for a show at Photo Works Gallery, New York, 1977. (6) American Punk Art. Flyer for an exhibition curated by Miller, Ringma and Hoppe at Art Something Amsterdam, 1979. (7) Amsterdam Privé, A photography and video exhibition by Miller and Ringma at City University Graduate Center Mall, New York, 1981. Poster, 58.5 x 30.5 cm, folded twice, mailed copy with small staple holes. The items are kept in an original envelope from Miller, Ringma & Hoppe, postmarked 1978. (total 7) New York based artists duo Marc Miller and Bettie Ringma are best known for their series of Paparazzi Self-Portraits created as conceptual art, starting in 1975, in which they posed for snapshots alongside politicians and personal heroes such as Angela Davis, Susan Sontag, William S. Burroughs et al. From 1976 to 1979 they made a series in the now legendary CBGB club at the Bowery, posing with stars from the emerging punk scene including Debbie Harry, The Ramones, Talking Heads, Patty Smith et al. In 1979-1980, they made instant Polaroid portraits in the bars and clubs of Amsterdam's red light district, selling them for a few bucks. They also curated exhibitions including the world’s first 'Punk Art' exhibition in Washington DC in 1978.