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  • Academy Awards 2024, Hollywood, California, United States - 10 Mar 2024
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    Academy Awards 2024, Hollywood, California, United States - 10 Mar 2024
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by John Angelillo/UPI/Shutterstock (14384362u)
    Erika Alexander arrives on the red carpet at the 96th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Since 1929, the Oscars have recognized excellence in cinematic achievements.
    Academy Awards 2024, Hollywood, California, United States - 10 Mar 2024

     

  • NEWS - Kunstmesse STARTnet in der Saatchi Gallery, London
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    NEWS - Kunstmesse STARTnet in der Saatchi Gallery, London
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stephen Chung/LNP/Shutterstock (10969230b)
    A gallery staff member poses next to "Waidmannsheil", 2020, by Erika Navas. Preview of STARTnet Art Fair at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea. The contemporary art fair showcases local London, as well as international, galleries and individual artists from all over the world. The fair runs 21 to 25 October with Covid-19 protocols in place for visitors.
    Preview of STARTnet Art Fair at the Saatchi Gallery, LONDON, UK - 21 Oct 2020

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  • NEWS - Kunstmesse STARTnet in der Saatchi Gallery, London
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    NEWS - Kunstmesse STARTnet in der Saatchi Gallery, London
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stephen Chung/LNP/Shutterstock (10969230c)
    A gallery staff member poses next to "Lightning", 2020, and "Waidmannsheil", 2020, both by Erika Navas. Preview of STARTnet Art Fair at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea. The contemporary art fair showcases local London, as well as international, galleries and individual artists from all over the world. The fair runs 21 to 25 October with Covid-19 protocols in place for visitors.
    Preview of STARTnet Art Fair at the Saatchi Gallery, LONDON, UK - 21 Oct 2020

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PEOPLE - Golden Globes: InStyle Party
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    PEOPLE - Golden Globes: InStyle Party
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Eric Charbonneau/REX (10518782v)
    Erika Christensen
    InStyle/Warner Bros. Pictures Golden Globes Party, Los Angeles, USA - 05 Jan 2020

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PEOPLE - Promis zur Fashion Week in Paris
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    PEOPLE - Promis zur Fashion Week in Paris
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dvora/REX/Shutterstock (9899110ba)
    Erika Boldrin Linda Tol
    Street Style Spring Summer 2019 Paris Fashion Week France - 27 Sep 2018

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PEOPLE - Promis zur Fashion Week in Paris
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    PEOPLE - Promis zur Fashion Week in Paris
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Dvora/REX/Shutterstock (9899110az)
    Erika Boldrin Linda Tol
    Street Style Spring Summer 2019 Paris Fashion Week France - 27 Sep 2018

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  • PEOPLE - Promis an den National Book Awards in NYC
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    PEOPLE - Promis an den National Book Awards in NYC
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Stephen Lovekin/REX/Shutterstock (9224939p)
    Erika L. S?nchez
    68th National Book Awards, Arrivals, New York, USA - 15 Nov 2017

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PEOPLE - MTV Video Music Awards: Promis auf dem Roten Teppich
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    PEOPLE - MTV Video Music Awards: Promis auf dem Roten Teppich
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Broadimage/REX/Shutterstock (9028262ac)
    Erika Costell
    MTV Video Music Awards, Arrivals, Los Angeles, USA - 27 Aug 2017
    2017 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PEOPLE - Moschino Menswear & Women's Collection: Buntes Treiben Backstage
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    PEOPLE - Moschino Menswear & Women's Collection: Buntes Treiben Backstage
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock (8861145pb)
    Erika Jayne backstage
    MOSCHINO Spring Summer 2018 Menswear and Women's Resort Collection, Los Angeles, USA - 09 Jun 2017


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  • NEWS - Italien: Biennale in Venedig
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    NEWS - Italien: Biennale in Venedig
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Mirco Toniolo/Errebi/AGF/REX/Shutterstock (8818579m)
    Installation by Erika Verzutti
    La Biennale di Venezia 57th International Art Exhibition, Venice, Italy - 10 May 2017


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  • PEOPLE - Daytime Emmy Awards in LA: Die Show und die Gewinner
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    PEOPLE - Daytime Emmy Awards in LA: Die Show und die Gewinner
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Variety/REX/Shutterstock (8772385ff)
    Chris Hansen and Erika Jayne
    Daytime Emmy Awards, Show, Los Angeles, USA - 30 Apr 2017


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  • PEOPLE - Daytime Emmy Awards in LA: Die Show und die Gewinner
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    PEOPLE - Daytime Emmy Awards in LA: Die Show und die Gewinner
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Variety/REX/Shutterstock (8772385ev)
    Chris Hansen and Erika Jayne
    Daytime Emmy Awards, Show, Los Angeles, USA - 30 Apr 2017


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  • ERICA ORTIZ CON SU MARIDO EN ARCO
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    ERICA ORTIZ CON SU MARIDO EN ARCO
    SON UNA FAMILIA DE ARTISTAS Y ASÍ LO DEMUESTRAN. ERIKA ORTIZ, HERMANA DE DOÑA LETICIA ORTIZ, SIEMPRE HA ESTADO MUY RELACIONADA CON EL MUNDO DEL ARTE Y SU MARIDO, ANTONIO VIGO HA HECHO DE ELLO SU PROFESIÓN.

    COMO CUALQUIER ADMIRADOR DEL A...
    IS A FAMILY OF ARTISTS AND THUS DEMONSTRATE IT. ERIKA ORTIZ, SISTER OF DOÑA LETICIA ORTIZ, BEEN VERY IT HAS ALWAYS RELATED TO THE WORLD OF THE ART AND ITS HUSBAND, ANTONIO VIGO HAS MADE OF IT ITS PROFESSION.


    LIKE NOBODY ADMIRER OF THE C... (FOTO: DUKAS/EUROMIAGEN

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  • PEOPLE - Promis feiern an den Glamour Women of the Year Awards in Los Angeles
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    PEOPLE - Promis feiern an den Glamour Women of the Year Awards in Los Angeles
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andreas Branch/WWD/REX/Shutterstock (7434000u)
    Erika Christensen
    Glamour Women of the Year Awards, Dinner, Los Angeles, USA - 14 Nov 2016

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PEOPLE - Promis feiern an den Glamour Women of the Year Awards in Los Angeles
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    PEOPLE - Promis feiern an den Glamour Women of the Year Awards in Los Angeles
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Andreas Branch/WWD/REX/Shutterstock (7434000bb)
    Erika Christensen
    Glamour Women of the Year Awards, Dinner, Los Angeles, USA - 14 Nov 2016

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PEOPLE - Promis an der Moschino Show in LA
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    PEOPLE - Promis an der Moschino Show in LA
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Buckner/WWD/REX/Shutterstock (5725788ar)
    Jeremy Scott and Erika Jayne in the front row
    Moschino Fashion Show Men's S/S 2017 and Women's Resort 2017, Front Row, Los Angeles, USA - 10 June 2016

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PEOPLE - Promis an der Moschino Show in LA
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    PEOPLE - Promis an der Moschino Show in LA
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chelsea Lauren/WDD/REX/Shutterstock (5725787bw)
    Skyler Samuels, Colton Haynes, Amber Rose and Erika Jayne in the front row
    Moschino Fashion Show Men's S/S 2017 and Women's Resort 2017, Front-Row, Los Angeles, USA - 10 June 2016

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PEOPLE - Promis an der Moschino Show in LA
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    PEOPLE - Promis an der Moschino Show in LA
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Chelsea Lauren/WDD/REX/Shutterstock (5725787g)
    Erika Jayne front row
    Moschino Fashion Show Men's S/S 2017 and Women's Resort 2017, Front-Row, Los Angeles, USA - 10 June 2016

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PEOPLE - Rom: Promis an der Eröffnung des Palazzo Fendi
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    PEOPLE - Rom: Promis an der Eröffnung des Palazzo Fendi
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ludovico Colli de Felizzano/REX/Shutterstock (5612564ad)
    Erika Pelosini
    Palazzo Fendi opening, Rome, Italy - 10 Mar 2016

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • PEOPLE - Rom: Promis an der Eröffnung des Palazzo Fendi
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    PEOPLE - Rom: Promis an der Eröffnung des Palazzo Fendi
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ludovico Colli de Felizzano/REX/Shutterstock (5612564ae)
    Erika Pelosini
    Palazzo Fendi opening, Rome, Italy - 10 Mar 2016

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • Streaker Erica Roe Modelling A Special Bra In Bristol For The Bbc Television Programme 'looking Good Feeling Fit' Erika Roe (1957-) Also Known As The Twickenham Streaker Is Remembered For A Topless Run Across The Pitch Of Twickenham Stadium During
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    Streaker Erica Roe Modelling A Special Bra In Bristol For The Bbc Television Programme 'looking Good Feeling Fit' Erika Roe (1957-) Also Known As The Twickenham Streaker Is Remembered For A Topless Run Across The Pitch Of Twickenham Stadium During
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by John Walters/Associated Newspapers/REX (2799175a)
    Streaker Erica Roe Modelling A Special Bra In Bristol For The Bbc Television Programme 'looking Good Feeling Fit' Erika Roe (1957-) Also Known As The Twickenham Streaker Is Remembered For A Topless Run Across The Pitch Of Twickenham Stadium During An England Vs. Australia Rugby Union Match On 2 January 1982. It Has Been Described By The Bbc As 'perhaps The Most Famous Of All Streaks'. Roe Who Later Claimed To Have Been Inspired By Alcohol Ran Onto The Field During Half Time Exposing Her 40-inch Bosom. Roe And The Friend Who Joined Her Streak (sarah Bennett) Were Corralled By Police Officers On The Field One Of Whom Covered Roe's Chest With His Helmet While Leading Her Off The Field. While Roe Was Not The First Or The Last Streaker At An Athletic Event In 2007 The Independent Of London Declared That Her 'memorable' Streak Made Her A Suitable Icon To Represent All Such Streakers In Their Article On Sports Interruptions. The Event Prompted Manchester Confidential To Dub Her 'the Most Famous British Streaker'. Roe's Continuing Notoriety Saw Her Appear On The Nostalgic British Tv Programmes After They Were Famous (1999) And 80s Mania (2001). She Was Working At That Time In A Bookstore In Petersfield Hampshire But Moved With Her Husband And Children To Portugal To Become An Organic Farmer Of Sweet Potatoes Date Unknown.
    Streaker Erica Roe Modelling A Special Bra In Bristol For The Bbc Television Programme 'looking Good Feeling Fit' Erika Roe (1957-) Also Known As The Twickenham Streaker Is Remembered For A Topless Run Across The Pitch Of Twickenham Stadium During

    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)
    ZUSAMMENSTELLUNG: Büstenhalter! Der BH wird 100 Jahre alt

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  • 11th Annual InStyle Summer Soiree, Los Angeles, America - 08 Aug 2012
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    11th Annual InStyle Summer Soiree, Los Angeles, America - 08 Aug 2012
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Smeal / BEImages (1077518ak)
    Erika Christensen
    11th Annual InStyle Summer Soiree, Los Angeles, America - 08 Aug 2012

    (FOTO: DUKAS/BEIMAGES)

    DUKAS/BEI

     

  • 'Lorraine Live' TV Programme, London, Britain - 19 Apr 2012
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    'Lorraine Live' TV Programme, London, Britain - 19 Apr 2012
    EDITORIAL USE ONLY / NO MERCHANDISING
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay / Rex Features (1698280ak)
    E L James [Erika Mitchell]
    'Lorraine Live' TV Programme, London, Britain - 19 Apr 2012
    MUM'S X-RATED BOOK -
    An erotic novel written by an unknown London mum has become an international bestseller.
    'Fifty Shades of Gray' by EL James began as an internet e-book before word of mouth led to a publishing deal and talk of a Hollywood movie..
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • 'Lorraine Live' TV Programme, London, Britain - 19 Apr 2012
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    'Lorraine Live' TV Programme, London, Britain - 19 Apr 2012
    EDITORIAL USE ONLY / NO MERCHANDISING
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay / Rex Features (1698280am)
    E L James [Erika Mitchell]
    'Lorraine Live' TV Programme, London, Britain - 19 Apr 2012
    MUM'S X-RATED BOOK -
    An erotic novel written by an unknown London mum has become an international bestseller.
    'Fifty Shades of Gray' by EL James began as an internet e-book before word of mouth led to a publishing deal and talk of a Hollywood movie..
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • 'Lorraine Live' TV Programme, London, Britain - 19 Apr 2012
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    'Lorraine Live' TV Programme, London, Britain - 19 Apr 2012
    EDITORIAL USE ONLY / NO MERCHANDISING
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay / Rex Features (1698280aj)
    E L James [Erika Mitchell]
    'Lorraine Live' TV Programme, London, Britain - 19 Apr 2012
    MUM'S X-RATED BOOK -
    An erotic novel written by an unknown London mum has become an international bestseller.
    'Fifty Shades of Gray' by EL James began as an internet e-book before word of mouth led to a publishing deal and talk of a Hollywood movie..
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • 'Lorraine Live' TV Programme, London, Britain - 19 Apr 2012
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    'Lorraine Live' TV Programme, London, Britain - 19 Apr 2012
    EDITORIAL USE ONLY / NO MERCHANDISING
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay / Rex Features (1698280ai)
    E L James [Erika Mitchell]
    'Lorraine Live' TV Programme, London, Britain - 19 Apr 2012
    MUM'S X-RATED BOOK -
    An erotic novel written by an unknown London mum has become an international bestseller.
    'Fifty Shades of Gray' by EL James began as an internet e-book before word of mouth led to a publishing deal and talk of a Hollywood movie..
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • 'Lorraine Live' TV Programme, London, Britain - 19 Apr 2012
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    'Lorraine Live' TV Programme, London, Britain - 19 Apr 2012
    EDITORIAL USE ONLY / NO MERCHANDISING
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay / Rex Features (1698280af)
    E L James [Erika Mitchell]
    'Lorraine Live' TV Programme, London, Britain - 19 Apr 2012
    MUM'S X-RATED BOOK -
    An erotic novel written by an unknown London mum has become an international bestseller.
    'Fifty Shades of Gray' by EL James began as an internet e-book before word of mouth led to a publishing deal and talk of a Hollywood movie..
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • 'Lorraine Live' TV Programme, London, Britain - 19 Apr 2012
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    'Lorraine Live' TV Programme, London, Britain - 19 Apr 2012
    EDITORIAL USE ONLY / NO MERCHANDISING
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay / Rex Features (1698280ae)
    E L James [Erika Mitchell]
    'Lorraine Live' TV Programme, London, Britain - 19 Apr 2012
    MUM'S X-RATED BOOK -
    An erotic novel written by an unknown London mum has become an international bestseller.
    'Fifty Shades of Gray' by EL James began as an internet e-book before word of mouth led to a publishing deal and talk of a Hollywood movie..
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • 'Lorraine Live' TV Programme, London, Britain - 19 Apr 2012
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    'Lorraine Live' TV Programme, London, Britain - 19 Apr 2012
    EDITORIAL USE ONLY / NO MERCHANDISING
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay / Rex Features (1698280ad)
    E L James [Erika Mitchell]
    'Lorraine Live' TV Programme, London, Britain - 19 Apr 2012
    MUM'S X-RATED BOOK -
    An erotic novel written by an unknown London mum has become an international bestseller.
    'Fifty Shades of Gray' by EL James began as an internet e-book before word of mouth led to a publishing deal and talk of a Hollywood movie..
    (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • 2011 Young Hollywood Awards, Los Angeles, America - 20 May 2011
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    2011 Young Hollywood Awards, Los Angeles, America - 20 May 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Smeal / BEImages ( 776008ae )
    Erika Christensen
    2011 Young Hollywood Awards, Los Angeles, America - 20 May 2011

    (FOTO: DUKAS/BEIMAGES)

    DUKAS/BEI

     

  • 2011 Young Hollywood Awards, Los Angeles, America - 20 May 2011
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    2011 Young Hollywood Awards, Los Angeles, America - 20 May 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Smeal / BEImages ( 776008ad )
    Erika Christensen
    2011 Young Hollywood Awards, Los Angeles, America - 20 May 2011

    (FOTO: DUKAS/BEIMAGES)

    DUKAS/BEI

     

  • Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, Los Angeles, America - 02 Apr 2011
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    Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, Los Angeles, America - 02 Apr 2011
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Jim Smeal / BEImages ( 758768c )
    Alex Heartman, Erika Fong, Hector David Jr., Najee De-Tiege, and
    Nickelodeon's 24th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, Los Angeles, America - 02 Apr 2011

    (FOTO: DUKAS/BEIMAGES)

    DUKAS/BEI

     

  • 'Ghost in the machine' tape art by Erika Simmons, Atlanta, Georgia, America - Mar 2009
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    'Ghost in the machine' tape art by Erika Simmons, Atlanta, Georgia, America - Mar 2009
    Editorial Use Only, No UK website usage unless fee is agreed - contact Toni Saint - 0207 239 8655 tsaint@rexfeatures.com)
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erika Simmons / Rex Features ( 880711e )
    Ian Curtis of Joy Division
    Reel-y good tape art
    REEL-Y GOOD TAPE ART

    A music fan has found a reel-y good use for old cassette tapes - she uses them to create portraits of music legends.

    Erika Simmons has made amazing pictures of Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and Jim Morrison from unspooled reels.

    The 25-year-old has also crafted uncanny images of indie star Ian Brown and Joy Division singer Ian Curtis.

    Atlanta-based artist Erika says: "The idea to use the cassettes struck me by luck. About a year ago I couldn't afford a CD player and was browsing the library bookstore and found some "I Claudius" cassettes for sale.

    "I purchased them with the intent to listen to them, but out of laziness I put the tapes on the floor on a blank canvas and then lightning struck.

    "The portraits are carefully fashioned and take anywhere from a few days to two weeks to complete.

    "For the most intricate ones I twist the tape to give the illusion of a thin line. I try to make it look like the image has burst from the cassette, intact.

    People have been so impressed by the tape art that Erika is now taking commissions to create music fan's favourite rock stars.

    Unfortunately Erika has no plans yet to make a portrait of TAPE That.

    MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
    Erika Simmons/Rex Features
    Story by DEAN MURRAY

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HCKWMSQRH (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • 'Ghost in the machine' tape art by Erika Simmons, Atlanta, Georgia, America - Mar 2009
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    'Ghost in the machine' tape art by Erika Simmons, Atlanta, Georgia, America - Mar 2009
    Editorial Use Only, No UK website usage unless fee is agreed - contact Toni Saint - 0207 239 8655 tsaint@rexfeatures.com)
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erika Simmons / Rex Features ( 880711d )
    Ian Brown
    Reel-y good tape art
    REEL-Y GOOD TAPE ART

    A music fan has found a reel-y good use for old cassette tapes - she uses them to create portraits of music legends.

    Erika Simmons has made amazing pictures of Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and Jim Morrison from unspooled reels.

    The 25-year-old has also crafted uncanny images of indie star Ian Brown and Joy Division singer Ian Curtis.

    Atlanta-based artist Erika says: "The idea to use the cassettes struck me by luck. About a year ago I couldn't afford a CD player and was browsing the library bookstore and found some "I Claudius" cassettes for sale.

    "I purchased them with the intent to listen to them, but out of laziness I put the tapes on the floor on a blank canvas and then lightning struck.

    "The portraits are carefully fashioned and take anywhere from a few days to two weeks to complete.

    "For the most intricate ones I twist the tape to give the illusion of a thin line. I try to make it look like the image has burst from the cassette, intact.

    People have been so impressed by the tape art that Erika is now taking commissions to create music fan's favourite rock stars.

    Unfortunately Erika has no plans yet to make a portrait of TAPE That.

    MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
    Erika Simmons/Rex Features
    Story by DEAN MURRAY

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HCKWMSQRH (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • 'Ghost in the machine' tape art by Erika Simmons, Atlanta, Georgia, America - Mar 2009
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    'Ghost in the machine' tape art by Erika Simmons, Atlanta, Georgia, America - Mar 2009
    Editorial Use Only, No UK website usage unless fee is agreed - contact Toni Saint - 0207 239 8655 tsaint@rexfeatures.com)
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erika Simmons / Rex Features ( 880711f )
    Jim Morrison
    Reel-y good tape art
    REEL-Y GOOD TAPE ART

    A music fan has found a reel-y good use for old cassette tapes - she uses them to create portraits of music legends.

    Erika Simmons has made amazing pictures of Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and Jim Morrison from unspooled reels.

    The 25-year-old has also crafted uncanny images of indie star Ian Brown and Joy Division singer Ian Curtis.

    Atlanta-based artist Erika says: "The idea to use the cassettes struck me by luck. About a year ago I couldn't afford a CD player and was browsing the library bookstore and found some "I Claudius" cassettes for sale.

    "I purchased them with the intent to listen to them, but out of laziness I put the tapes on the floor on a blank canvas and then lightning struck.

    "The portraits are carefully fashioned and take anywhere from a few days to two weeks to complete.

    "For the most intricate ones I twist the tape to give the illusion of a thin line. I try to make it look like the image has burst from the cassette, intact.

    People have been so impressed by the tape art that Erika is now taking commissions to create music fan's favourite rock stars.

    Unfortunately Erika has no plans yet to make a portrait of TAPE That.

    MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
    Erika Simmons/Rex Features
    Story by DEAN MURRAY

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HCKWMSQRH (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • 'Ghost in the machine' tape art by Erika Simmons, Atlanta, Georgia, America - Mar 2009
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    'Ghost in the machine' tape art by Erika Simmons, Atlanta, Georgia, America - Mar 2009
    Editorial Use Only, No UK website usage unless fee is agreed - contact Toni Saint - 0207 239 8655 tsaint@rexfeatures.com)
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erika Simmons / Rex Features ( 880711c )
    Artist Erika Simmons
    Reel-y good tape art
    REEL-Y GOOD TAPE ART

    A music fan has found a reel-y good use for old cassette tapes - she uses them to create portraits of music legends.

    Erika Simmons has made amazing pictures of Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and Jim Morrison from unspooled reels.

    The 25-year-old has also crafted uncanny images of indie star Ian Brown and Joy Division singer Ian Curtis.

    Atlanta-based artist Erika says: "The idea to use the cassettes struck me by luck. About a year ago I couldn't afford a CD player and was browsing the library bookstore and found some "I Claudius" cassettes for sale.

    "I purchased them with the intent to listen to them, but out of laziness I put the tapes on the floor on a blank canvas and then lightning struck.

    "The portraits are carefully fashioned and take anywhere from a few days to two weeks to complete.

    "For the most intricate ones I twist the tape to give the illusion of a thin line. I try to make it look like the image has burst from the cassette, intact.

    People have been so impressed by the tape art that Erika is now taking commissions to create music fan's favourite rock stars.

    Unfortunately Erika has no plans yet to make a portrait of TAPE That.

    MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
    Erika Simmons/Rex Features
    Story by DEAN MURRAY

    For more information visit http://www.rexfeatures.com/stacklink/HCKWMSQRH (FOTO:DUKAS/REX)

    DUKAS/REX

     

  • 'Ghost in the machine' tape art by Erika Simmons, Atlanta, Georgia, America - Mar 2009
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    'Ghost in the machine' tape art by Erika Simmons, Atlanta, Georgia, America - Mar 2009
    Editorial Use Only, No UK website usage unless fee is agreed - contact Toni Saint - 0207 239 8655 tsaint@rexfeatures.com)
    Mandatory Credit: Photo by Erika Simmons / Rex Features ( 880711a )
    Jimi Hendrix
    Reel-y good tape art
    REEL-Y GOOD TAPE ART

    A music fan has found a reel-y good use for old cassette tapes - she uses them to create portraits of music legends.

    Erika Simmons has made amazing pictures of Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and Jim Morrison from unspooled reels.

    The 25-year-old has also crafted uncanny images of indie star Ian Brown and Joy Division singer Ian Curtis.

    Atlanta-based artist Erika says: "The idea to use the cassettes struck me by luck. About a year ago I couldn't afford a CD player and was browsing the library bookstore and found some "I Claudius" cassettes for sale.

    "I purchased them with the intent to listen to them, but out of laziness I put the tapes on the floor on a blank canvas and then lightning struck.

    "The portraits are carefully fashioned and take anywhere from a few days to two weeks to complete.

    "For the most intricate ones I twist the tape to give the illusion of a thin line. I try to make it look like the image has burst from the cassette, intact.

    People have been so impressed by the tape art that Erika is now taking commissions to create music fan's favourite rock stars.

    Unfortunately Erika has no plans yet to make a portrait of TAPE That.

    MUST CREDIT PICTURES BY
    Erika Simmons/Rex Features
    Story by DEAN MURRAY

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  • 'Ghost in the machine' tape art by Erika Simmons, Atlanta, Georgia, America - Mar 2009
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    'Ghost in the machine' tape art by Erika Simmons, Atlanta, Georgia, America - Mar 2009
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    Reel-y good tape art
    REEL-Y GOOD TAPE ART

    A music fan has found a reel-y good use for old cassette tapes - she uses them to create portraits of music legends.

    Erika Simmons has made amazing pictures of Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and Jim Morrison from unspooled reels.

    The 25-year-old has also crafted uncanny images of indie star Ian Brown and Joy Division singer Ian Curtis.

    Atlanta-based artist Erika says: "The idea to use the cassettes struck me by luck. About a year ago I couldn't afford a CD player and was browsing the library bookstore and found some "I Claudius" cassettes for sale.

    "I purchased them with the intent to listen to them, but out of laziness I put the tapes on the floor on a blank canvas and then lightning struck.

    "The portraits are carefully fashioned and take anywhere from a few days to two weeks to complete.

    "For the most intricate ones I twist the tape to give the illusion of a thin line. I try to make it look like the image has burst from the cassette, intact.

    People have been so impressed by the tape art that Erika is now taking commissions to create music fan's favourite rock stars.

    Unfortunately Erika has no plans yet to make a portrait of TAPE That.

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    Story by DEAN MURRAY

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