ARTIST

Two men in matching striped suits and ties stand side by side in front of a dense wall of ivy, facing forward with serious expressions.
Gilbert & George, London

Michael James O’Brien (b. 1951) is an American photographer whose work spans portraiture, fashion, and fine art. Known for his elegant black-and-white images, he has photographed cultural figures, performers, and artists with a refined yet intimate sensibility. His practice often bridges commercial and personal work, bringing a poetic and theatrical eye to subjects across different contexts.