{
  "id": 17551865,
  "title": "The world according to Ellen von Unwerth: Glamour, sensuality and photography",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/the-world-according-to-ellen-von-unwerth-glamour-sensuality-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-01T07:17:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/01/the-world-according-to-ellen-von-unwerth-glamour-sensuality-and-photography"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ellen von Unwerth is a renowned German photographer who has made a name for herself with her sensual, provocative, and playful portraits. Her unique approach has influenced the fashion industry, often referred to as the \"female gaze.\" Von Unwerth's fascination with photography began during her ten-year modeling career when she felt frustrated by the strict posing instructions from photographers. Encouraged by her boyfriend, she picked up a camera and began taking pictures of her model friends, dressing them in vintage clothes and capturing their playful personalities. This experience sparked her passion for photography, leading her to experiment with different techniques and styles.\n\nOver the years, von Unwerth's approach to photography has remained consistent, focusing on capturing real and spontaneous moments with her subjects. She values the creative process and the teamwork involved in setting up a shoot, much like directing a circus. Von Unwerth believes that the connection with her subjects, whether models, singers, or actresses, is crucial to her work. She acknowledges that while technology has evolved and made photography more accessible, it has also led to an overload of images and a challenge in finding one's unique style. Despite this, she continues to embrace the medium, utilizing both film and digital cameras to create her signature aesthetic.",
  "summary": "Euronews Culture sat down with the renowned German photographer Ellen von Unwerth to discuss her contribution to Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari's 2027 Toiletpaper calendar, her unique approach to fashion photography and the stories behind some of her most iconic images.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ellen von Unwerth is a German photographer known for sensual and provocative portraits.",
    "Her passion for photography started during her modeling career, influenced by the female gaze.",
    "Von Unwerth values real moments and creative process, using film and digital cameras."
  ],
  "editors_take": "By prioritizing spontaneous connection over rigid posing, von Unwerth offers a feminine alternative to traditional industry standards that emphasizes personality over the artificial perfection of modern digital imagery.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}