Twin brothers Jed (top, color, bottom middle) and Jay Johnson were photographed by Andy Warhol and Robert Maplethorpe (top two b/w shots) in the early 70's. Jed Johnson became very close to Andy for several years, and was his longest lasting live-in lover. The boys were well known in the New York scene in the 70's. As an interior decorator Jed designed Andy's New York home as well as that of many celebrities including Barbra Streisand's. He directed the cult underground film 'Bad' for Andy, and also worked on 'Heat' and 'Women in Revolt'.
On July 17 1996 he was tragically killed on TWA flight 800. His brother Jay now runs their interior design business.
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