Indie sleaze has been revived, have you heard? And one of indie rock’s seminal bands, The Kills, are staging their comeback in a big way: hosting pop-up shows in unexpected places, like L.A.’s notorious Viper Room, and in art studios across New York City.
When I heard they’d be performing at photographer Steven Sebring’s studio in New York, I thought it might be a pleasing little departure for Wet Paint in the Wild to see the art world from a new perspective. Take it away, Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart of The Kills!
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Our dear friend, artist Brad Khalhamer, with two stylish bodyguards, Anastasia and Camilla.
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Summertime in New York and all of our photographer friends have broken their ankles. So many boots! Bob and Elizabeth Gruen brave the heat to come hang out with us.
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Nur Khan, photographer Sante D’orazio, his son Nick D’orazio, and friend, Kami.
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Steven Sebring, the ultimate ZOMBIE DESTROYER, in his studio in the music room. The host with
the most.
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Nicci Hunter, Kate Lanphear, and Savannah Yarborough arrive in good spirits after finding a bar
around the corner on the way to the event. Dressed to kill in 96-degree weather. Love you girls.
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Dearest friend and photographer Myles Hendrik, in a camera duel at the Viper Room.
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Dearest friend and artist Danny Minnick with Jamie Hince in matching L.A. Hex t-shirts.
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Alison and her sweet pal, musician Marlon Sexton. Marlon was in town recording with his band The Shooks and stopped by to say hi!
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Alison’s view from over Jamie’s shoulder in the DJ booth at the Viper Room.
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Filmmakers Anthony Hines and Andrew Theodore Balasia meet for the first time and chat the
night away. Andrew was responsible for our beautiful New York and L.A. Hex videos.
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My make-shift tequila and soda holder in the DJ booth at the Viper Room.
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Stick-n-poke party after the after party.
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Alison with roses.