Stunningly sensual – don’t miss Michel Comte’s glorious shots of 80s and 90s icons [NSFW]
With big-name stars like Jeremy Irons, Iggy Pop, Helena Christensen posing in front of his lens, Comte was once a hugely sought-after photographer The post Stunningly sensual – don’t miss Michel Comte’s glorious shots of 80s and 90s icons [NSFW] appeared first on Amateur Photographer .
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Michel Comte, a photographer born in Zurich in 1954, is renowned for shaping the visual landscape of the late 20th century. Before gaining fame, he trained as an art restorer before receiving a career-altering commission from Karl Lagerfeld. With Franca Sozzani of Vogue Italia as his mentor, Comte's work became synonymous with the glamour and authenticity of the 1980s and 1990s celebrity culture.
His portraits of stars like Jeremy Irons, Tina Turner, Geraldine Chaplin, Iggy Pop, Helena Christensen, Mike Tyson, and many others are showcased in this current exhibition at Camera Work gallery in Berlin, which runs until July 29th. Comte's work extended beyond capturing beauty; he also advocated for the less fortunate. He collaborated with the International Committee of the Red Cross in conflict zones and promoted HIV/AIDS awareness through the Save Safe Sex program.
The gallery, founded in Berlin in 1997, has been a hub for legendary photographers and contemporary talents alike. The exhibition is open from 11am-6pm, Tuesdays to Saturdays, and admission is free.
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