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Kevin Hatt's 1994 Portraits of Julianne Nicholson Published as Dashwood Books Zine

publication · 2026-07-23

Kevin Hatt has published a zine named "Julianne" via Dashwood Books, showcasing his personal portraits of actress Julianne Nicholson from 1994. These photographs depict Nicholson prior to her acclaimed Emmy-winning performances in "Mare of Easttown" and "Hacks," capturing her while she modeled for friends, worked as a waitress in downtown New York at venues like Coffee Shop, Café Tabac, Bowery Bar, and Sugar Reef, and served as a fitting model for Betsey Johnson. The project was reignited when Hatt shared a photo on Instagram after spotting a Todd Oldham fashion show image on stylist Rachel Gilman's page. Following positive feedback, he consulted with Dashwood Books founder David, who proposed the zine. Taken in Washington Heights during a transformative period for Hatt's photography, the portraits reflect Nicholson's memories of gritty New York neighborhoods, where she resided in a railroad apartment on Mott Street in Little Italy, surrounded by the vibrant energy of emerging artists. This zine represents the first time these portraits have been compiled.

Key facts

  • Kevin Hatt's 1994 portraits of Julianne Nicholson published as a zine by Dashwood Books.
  • Nicholson modeled for Hatt before her Emmy-winning acting career.
  • The rediscovery started with an Instagram post by Hatt.
  • Stylist Rachel Gilman encouraged Hatt to post the photos.
  • Hatt approached Dashwood Books founder David with the idea.
  • The photos were taken in Washington Heights around 1994.
  • Nicholson worked at restaurants including Coffee Shop, Café Tabac, Bowery Bar, and Sugar Reef.
  • She lived on Mott Street in Little Italy in a sixth-floor walk-up railroad apartment.

Entities

Artists

  • Julianne Nicholson
  • Kevin Hatt
  • Simone Colina
  • Betsey Johnson
  • Daryl K
  • Susan Cianciolo
  • Todd Oldham
  • Rachel Gilman

Institutions

  • Dashwood Books
  • Seventeen
  • Sassy
  • Glamour
  • Interview
  • CULTURED

Locations

  • New York
  • Washington Heights
  • Union Square
  • Mott Street
  • Little Italy
  • Houston Street
  • Prince Street
  • Elizabeth Street
  • Ray's Pizza
  • Connecticut Muffin

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