Fashion, Celebrity + SF's Summer of Love at de Young's 'Irving Penn' Retrospective
Irving Penn revolutionized fashion and celebrity photography with his minimalist style and use of natural light.
Penn's work was not limited to fashion and celebrities; he also delved into ethnographic photography, capturing everyday people from different cultures. [ more ]
Lucho Dávila is a London-based photographer, visual artist, and entrepreneur with a focus on exploring cultural identity.
Fanesca is an ongoing body of work that examines how styling influences identity in Ecuadorian society, using traditional elements and syncretism as its concept. [ more ]
This Book Documents the Buildup to Kiko Kostadinov's S/S23 Show
Designers Laura and Deanna Fanning of Kiko Kostadinov believe that backstage photography breaks down the spectacle of fashion shows and brings the audience into the everyday.
Irving Penn exhibit at de Young is a time capsule of fashion and humanity
Irving Penn's photographic works showcased at de Young exhibit highlight simplicity and elegance from the era before digital photography.
Penn's portraits of celebrities and everyday people are known for their simplicity and use of natural light, departing from heavily staged photographs of the time. [ more ]
Two Lives Intertwined, on Both Sides of the Camera
Franny and Fuffy McLaughlin, twin fashion photographers, had intertwined lives and careers from childhood to their photography success.
The twins shared a close bond, graduating at the top of their class, attending Pratt Institute, and even sharing a boyfriend, photographer Jimmy Abbe. [ more ]
Juergen Teller finds beauty in the most mundane moment': a photographer like no other
The Juergen Teller exhibition at Grand Palais Ephemere in Paris features over 1,000 pieces, including photographs, films, and installations.
Teller's photography style is characterized by its gritty, humorous, and unglamorous aesthetic, which offers an alternative gaze on fashion and celebrity photography. [ more ]