9 OF 12 
Derek Jarman
9 of 12 portraits of Derek Jarman
Derek Jarman
by Richard Hamilton
pigment transfer, 1996-1997
15 3/8 in. x 15 3/8 in. (390 mm x 390 mm)
Purchased, 2004
Primary Collection
NPG 6680
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Sitterback to top
- (Michael) Derek Elworthy Jarman (1942-1994), Film-maker, painter and campaigner for homosexual rights. Sitter associated with 12 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Richard Hamilton (1922-2011), Painter. Artist of 2 portraits, Sitter in 11 portraits.
This portraitback to top
The portrait was taken by Hamilton shortly before Jarman's death when they met at Tate to celebrate the Gallery's recent acquisition of Jarman's Ataxia - Aids is Fun, the painting in the background. Hamilton later used computer manipulation to blur the image to approximate Jarman's view of the world, affected by a severe eye disorder connected with the later stages of AIDS.
Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top
- Contemporary Portraits (1 March 2012 - 22 April 2012)
- Portrait of an Artist (8 October 2007 - 19 May 2008)
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