Vintage 1998 John Lennon "1971 Iain Macmillan Portrait Session / "Dissolving Heads" Series" Official Licensed Tee.
US$75.00
Vintage 1998 John Lennon "1971 Iain Macmillan Portrait Session / "Dissolving Heads" Series" Official Licensed Tee.
An authentic 1998 vintage licensed piece released under the official trademark of Yoko Ono Lennon. Features the definitive 1971 portrait of John Lennon by acclaimed Beatles photographer Iain Macmillan (who shot the iconic Abbey Road cover). This photograph originates as the initial frame of the famous 1971 "Dissolving Heads" series, first featured in Yoko Ono's landmark art exhibition "This Is Not Here".
Features the iconic 1971 portrait by renowned photographer Iain Macmillan captured during the Imagine album era.
Product Specifications:
- Artist / Theme: John Lennon
- Category: Original Vintage 1990s Music Merchandise
- Release Year: 1998
- Licensing / Copyright: Officially licensed © 1998 Yoko Ono Lennon
- Photographer: Iain Macmillan (1971 Session / "Dissolving Heads" Series)
- Size: L (Regular / Boxy Fit)
- Ex CRONIES tag
A. Photo Provenance: The 1971 "Dissolving Heads" Series by Iain Macmillan
1. True Historical Title:
In art history and Iain Macmillan's archival catalog, this portrait is part of the famous 1971 "Dissolving Heads" series, a 5-photograph sequence showing John Lennon's face gradually morphing into Yoko Ono. The image on this shirt is Frame 1 (John Lennon).
2. First Historical Appearance:
This image was first published on the back cover of the catalog for Yoko Ono's solo exhibition "This Is Not Here" at the Everson Museum of Art, Syracuse, NY (October 1971), and on the center labels of the 1971 single "Happy Christmas (War Is Over)" and the 1972 album Some Time in New York City.
3. The Halo Vignette Effect:
The glowing white aura framing Lennon's head on this t-shirt was a darkroom graphic treatment applied for the official 1998 merchandise release to accentuate Lennon's spiritual persona as a universal symbol of peace.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND AND GRAPHIC BREAKDOWN :
B. 1998 Release Context: "John Lennon Anthology"
1. The 1998 Archival Box Set:
In November 1998, Yoko Ono curated the comprehensive 4-CD box set John Lennon Anthology. This global release brought an official line of licensed merchandise bearing "© 1998 Yoko Ono Lennon" and formal credit to photographer Iain Macmillan.
2. The Photographer: Iain Macmillan:
Scottish photographer Iain Macmillan achieved legendary status in 1969 by photographing The Beatles crossing Abbey Road, maintaining an intimate creative relationship with John and Yoko throughout the early 1970s.