Keeping Ken Artists
Keeping KenJose Rodriguez/Photographer
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Keeping Ken Artists
Keeping Ken
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| From the beginning, it was easy
to recognize that Jose Rodriguez, like myself were one in the same. "I'm a
photographer and Ken is more than a best friend. He is my alter
ego," said Jose. Jose's background is explained when he said
"Obviously Ken is a great photographical issue. I've been doing
many photographs of Ken and a couple exhibitions about him very, very successful.
My work has been on television, radios, magazines and newspapers, (in
Madrid, Spain). I also collect dolls, I have more than 300, between
Ken, Barbie and all their accessories". Born in 1961 (the same year as
Ken) in Madrid, Spain, Jose has stayed centered in the city he was born
in. He works as photographer in several Spanish publications at the
same time he partially works as a producer assistant in television, although
he sometimes works in the artistic department. "From
1996, the year in which I first met Ken, almost all my pictorial work
is based on Ken, and basically is a creative work. In nearly
five years, I have collected more than three hundred Ken dolls, as well as
many kits and dresses. Both of us (Ken and Jose) have made lots of
pictures for some magazines and we have even prepared a couple of
exhibitions in Madrid & Barcelona. We have also made a special
work for Mattel and Barbie doll's 40th. Anniversary. Ken & I have traveled
together around the world, looking for issues and new stuff. Our favorite
town is New York, because it's where we find the most things.
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Jose Rodriguez Gallery One
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Selections from Ken in NYC by JOSE RODRIGUEZ/ PHOTOGRAPHER |
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Selections from Ken in NYC "Factory Party" by JOSE RODRIGUEZ/ PHOTOGRAPHER |
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Selections from Ken in NYC "Tiffany's" by JOSE RODRIGUEZ/ PHOTOGRAPHER |
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Selections from Ken in NYC "Hamburger Counter" by JOSE RODRIGUEZ/ PHOTOGRAPHER |
