Peter McGough - Artist

For over 30 years, the art duo of Peter McGough and David McDermott have been living as though its the end of the 19th century. From an 1800s townhouse in the East Village they created their art by candlelight, lived without modern appliances and traveled through Manhattan on horseback complete with top hats and the finest couture from nearly a century ago.

As painters, photographers, playwrights and filmmakers, the artists came of age during the same East Village art scene that made superstars of Keith Haring (their one-time roommate) and Julian Schnabel (whos championed their work). Notorious in their own right and exhibited locally through Chelseas prestigious Chime & Reid Gallery, McDermott & McGough have been the subjects of countless stories told both in print and oral legend.

Though the artists are quick to dismiss the notion of dandyism, with the success of Lord Whimsys The Affected Provincials Almanack, which is being made into a movie starring Johnny Depp, and the trend of throwback American gentlemen attire and etiquette, hopefully more people will be introduced to the beautiful and artistic world that McDermott & McGough have created.

For Peter's NYC recommendations and influences and inspiration visit www.revelinnewyork.com/videos/peter-mcgough

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[ChristineLeakeyMusic]

teatime soon please! xo

[MeJesseen]

Aren't you guys fun!!!! :) Love it!!! <3

[njhalstead]

Hello Peter from Mr. Fuller and Nancy Halstead. We hope you and David are well. Take care.

[nederland4045]

Another person choosing the past above the present, like me.

Well done.

[BowTieGuyUK2000]

You should grab hold of the documentary that he mentioned at 3 mins. It is available in on video.

[RetroMarkD]

Very interesting so so much recognising in this lifestyle.