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Irving Penn exhibition celebrates 20th-Century visual culture

In a highly anticipated exhibition that promises to recalibrate our understanding of photographic art, the MOP Foundation in Spain is set to present "Irving Penn: Centennial" - a comprehensive retrospective from one of the twentieth century's most iconic photographers. Spanning 175 of the photographer’s works, the exhibition - opening on 23...

Culture

New Rankin retrospective showcases era of Cool Britannia

British photographer Rankin’s new exhibition, Back in the Dazed, presents a compelling retrospective, capturing the dynamic synergy between his unique lens and the influential magazine over a transformative decade. The showcase spans the zeitgeist of 90s Cool Britannia, spotlighting cult celebrities, musical icons, and top supermodels, a...

Fashion

Picto Prize for Fashion Photography 2024 presents finalists

Following the closing of the call for entries on March 17, the Picto Prize for Fashion Photography has unveiled the 24 finalists for this year's competition. They were selected from over 200 applications submitted from all over the world. For its 26th edition, the Picto Prize for Fashion Photography will feature 24 finalists, both established...

People

Fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier passed at 78

French photographer Patrick Demarchelier, who took iconic images of Princess Diana, Madonna and other celebrities but was later accused of sexual misconduct, has died, his family announced on Friday. He was 78. "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Patrick Demarchelier on March 31, 2022 at the age of 78," said a post on his...

Business

Celebrity photographer Damon Baker launches streetwear brand Baker Street

Damon Baker, a photographer best known for his portraits of celebrities, has launched his streetwear brand Baker Street. Famous for his black-and-white photography, Baker has employed his signature style in his initial piece. Working with Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney, Baker Street’s only product features the star’s face photographed with Baker’s...

Culture

Gronginger Museum to host David LaChapelle exhibition

London - The Groninger Museum, an art museum located in the city of Groningen in the Netherlands, is set to open a new exhibition dedicated to the work of renowned US photographer and director David LaChapelle. Entitled ‘Good News for Modern Man’, the exhibition opening marks the photographer’s first major solo exhibition in the Netherlands....

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Burberry to mount major photography exhibition

London - Luxury British fashion house Burberry is set to host a new, major photography exhibition that aims to explore ‘the British way of life and character’ at its new show venue, the Old Sessions House. The exhibition, named ‘Here We Are’ is curated by Christopher Bailey, president and chief creative offer at Burberry and Lucy Kumara Moore,...

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A retrospective of the ‘King of Kink’: Helmut Newton

“Helmut Newton did something extraordinary for the brand,” said Ashish Sensarma, CEO of lingerie brand Wolford at during the press preview of the upcoming exhibition ‘Helmut Newton - A Retrospective’ at photography museum Foam in Amsterdam. “He captured the brand DNA, our true DNA, through photography.” A sponsor for the exhibition, it is clear...