Kate Moss reveals her tattoo, depicting birds, which was designed and applied by artist Lucian Freud. “He told me about when he was in the navy, when he was 19 or something, and he used to do all of the tattoos for the sailors,” she said. (more…)

David Dawson, David and Eli in progress, 2004

The relationship between master and apprentice is evident in the works from painter Lucian Freud and his assistant David Dawson now on view at Faurschou Beijing through August 14th. Dawson has worked as Freud’s assistant since 1991 and has been one of the few people allowed to photograph Freud in his studio as he works. The exhibitions pairs Freud’s painting David & Eli, (2003-04) with ten photos taken by Dawson at Freud’s studio between 2004 to 2006.

Installation view of Lucian Freud and David Dawson at Faurschou Beijing

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