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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...

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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...