Photography Insight
Interviews with photographers, book launches, photo exhibitions. In Photography Insight we show you what is happening in the world of fashion photography.
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The (possible) importance of fashion photography
Without question, photography plays a major role in global fashion culture and its industry and is commanding an increasing share of public consciousness. Our memory of fashion is really through fashion photography and its publishing, rather than fashion itself. But how willing are we to take it into a serious visual and cultural discourse – beyond its aesthetics and beauty?
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Book review / Interview
Horst Diekgerdes
German-born Horst Diekgerdes is one of the country’s most renowned fashion photographers, whose obscure, surprising and surreal images have been part of iconic ad campaigns and major magazines alike, from Dazed & Confused and Vogue to Miu Miu and Hermès. He recently teamed up with Swiss art director Beda Achermann, a friend and long-time collaborator, to publish his very first retrospective monograph.
But what does anti really mean in a world where the word somehow already seems to have become so standardised?
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»Anti« as the new standard?
In a world that is driven by the future instead of the present, we are constantly searching for ways to express ourselves through new, unique and as individual as possible forms of creativity. Forms which, in the end, are often interpreted – quite easily and somehow negatively – as anti.
But what does anti really mean in a world where the word somehow already seems to have become so standardised?
INTERVIEW
Rankin »Less is More«
This December Kunsthalle Rostock puts on a fascinating and rather surprising solo exhibition featuring a selection of works by British photography star and publishing big-shot Rankin. While the Dazed & Confused founder is primarily known for shooting celebrities and his creative editorial work, this expo shines a light on a lesser-known aspect of his multifaceted oeuvre. We talked to the celebrated photographer about his upcoming show, rediscovering his craft and being slightly tired of portraying celebrities…
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Ephemeral Photography
Throughout the history of photography, a photograph has always been considered a relic of time, proof of reality and defined as a tool able to capture and freeze a moment – turning it into a printed memory. However, in an age of constant and high-speed technological development, some definitions seem to become shaky so that new ones might be required.
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Roundup
Photo London
London has for the first time ever hosted a major international photography fair and Previiew was there to take a look at its much-awaited inaugural edition located at the beautiful Somerset House, the very building where the term photography was first coined. Here are our seven favorite moments from Photo London 2015.
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INTERVIEW / REVIEW
Enrique Badulescu / S Magazine
Enrique Badulescu is one of the top fashion photographers. While working for this issue of the S Magazine he has pulled out all his creative stops. In our interview, he explains why good humor and music are an intrinsic part of his work, what organic collaboration means to him, and why he is always enthusiastic to jump in at the deep end.
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INTERVIEW
Fabio Crovi / Muse Magazine
This month the magnificent MUSE Magazine, Italy’s very first independent fashion magazine, celebrates its 10th birthday with a special anniversary issue. On this occasion we had a chat with the creative mind behind it all, Fabio Crovi, about ten exciting years and what the future might hold.
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MAGZINE REVIEW
Re-edition
Re-edition magazine is a brand new, independent photography quarterly published in Antwerp. Its promising first issue makes for an exciting experience, pleasantly avoiding all clichés.
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