Pierre & Gilles' 2010 painted photograph 'Hanuman' featuring model Thomas Tabti

The collaborative duo Pierre & Gilles created the painted photograph 'Hanuman' in 2010, featuring model Thomas Tabti. Measuring 200 x 145.5 cm, the work was presented through Galerie Jérôme de Noirmont in Paris. Copyright registration occurred in 2011 through Adagp, Paris. The image was documented on artcritical's website on August 3, 2011. This specific entry was part of a broader series exploring cultural intersections between Paris, Delhi, and Bombay. The work represents the artists' signature technique of hand-painted photography blending religious iconography with contemporary portraiture. Their distinctive approach combines photographic printing with meticulous painting directly on the print surface. The Hindu monkey god Hanuman serves as the mythological reference point for this particular creation.