The national portrait gallery, held an exhibition by mario testino in london in 2002 which received highest attendance for ten years. Portraits features the cream of the crop in our celebrity obsessed age. Just five months before her tragic death in august 1997, diana princess of wales was photographed by mario testino for vanity fair. Quite simply an essential purchase for photographers or photography fans. We see many intimate moments, some caught candidly, some consciously orchestrated, such as a young man shaving a womans upper pubic hair in a luxurious bathroom. The result is a portrait not just of a generation of the most wanted and talkedabout, but an invitation to be part of the backstage parties and unstaged moments of testino s life. Naomi campbell, jude law, kate moss, gwyneth paltrowthose whose names have become the hallmarks, almost the logos, of the fashion world. After leaving his home in lima, peru, mario testino settled in london where he studied photography. In his previous books any objections, front row back stage, alive and most recently let me in testino captured moments of his life at the epicentre of fashion. The comments, the history, the evolution of kate saw through testino s eye is simply wonderful, and insider with great eye. Mario testino, one of dis favorite photographers, has been chosen by prince william and princess kate to take the official pictures following their daughter princess charlottes christening. Testino, who was of irish, spanish, and italian descent, found his inspiration in the work of british celebrity and fashion photographer cecil beaton.
His work has been featured in magazines such as vogue and vanity fair. His sense of fashion, which has made him the most soughtafter contemporary photographer, has transformed many of his portraits into icons. Testino s second book by the acclaimed portrait and fashion photograper. Mario testino portraits book by mario testino, patrick. Following in the tradition of sir, many of the images may be seen to redefine masculine paradigms in the. Testino has become one of the most respected photographers and his photo shoots for vogue are masterfully done. Sir is the work of a fashion photographer with an insight into what clothing, the lack thereof, and the fashion industry at large demonstrate about the state of masculinity at any given time. Mario testino portraits, by mario testino large print.
Portraits 1st by mario testino, patrick kinmonthe, mario testino isbn. Testino is the master of his day, the man who makes fashion types hearts beat that bit faster. Mario testino, born october 30, 1954, lima, peru, peruvian fashion photographer known for his evocative portraits and vivid advertisements. It integrates high quality in their printing and production and context in the themes of their publications. More information about this seller contact this seller 3. Published upon the unveiling of mario testinos successful travelling exhibition mario testino. Testino has been regularly employed by the british royal family ever since. Mario testino to take princess charlottes christening. Portraits in 2002, this book brings together commercial. Arts the buy button will take you to the standard print edition of this book at. I dont recommend this book is you are looking for great photographs, even though some are fabulous. This oversized book offers a stunning collection of portraits done by mario testino. Mario testino, national portrait gallery art and design. Sexy, famous, beautifula testino portrait is as unmistakeable as his subject.
Mario testino portraits by testino, mario and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mario testino came to london from peru in the late 1970s and made his name in british, american, french and italian vogue and vanity fair. In addition to curating and designing the exhibition mario testino. Kate moss by mario testino for vogue brazil may 2011. Mario testino kate moss by mario testino chasing light. Mario eduardo testino silva obe honfrps born 30 october 1954 is a peruvian fashion and portrait photographer. And not just them the peruvian has also taken on the world of formal portraiture.
His fashion photography appears internationally, from vogue and vanity fair to the face and v magazine, while his advertising campaigns for gucci, calvin klein, burberry, ralph lauren and others have dominated the language of. Mario testino was born on october 30, 1954 in lima is a peruvian fashion photographer. I dont think anybody had seen me as any kind of sexy model before he did. Sexy, famous, beautifula testino portrait is as unmistakeabl. His career highpoint came when he was chosen by princess diana for her vanity fair photoshoot in 1997. His work has featured internationally in magazines such as vogue, v magazine, vanity fair and gq.
Mario testino portraits by mario testino, patrick kinmouth. Portraits by mario testino whomever mario testino photographs, however he photographs them, whatever part of them he photographs. Best of all, it knows not to attempt to tell the story of evolving masculinity from beginning to end just chronicling the moment a lot of change began. From there you will be able to see if the book is also available in large print or audio. Mario testino portraits, national portrait abebooks. Whomever mario testino photographs, however he photographs them, whatever part of them he photographs, they embody the spirit of their moment. Whomever mario testino photographs, however he photographs them, they embody the spirit of their moment. Naomi campbell, jude law, kate moss, gwyneth paltrowthose whose names have become the hallmarks, almost the logos, of.
Mario testino has had countless exhibitions in museums and galleries worldwide. Portraits features the cream of the crop in our celebrityobsessed age. Testino photographs real stars, the ultraalist of our celebrityconscious age, as the national portrait gallerys catalogue fawns. For decades now, testino has reigned supreme as the most exclusive and accomplished fashion and celebrity photographer. Inscribed by mario testino on the half title page and signed mario. Discover book depositorys huge selection of mario testino books online. Highlights include a beaming gwyneth paltrow with her oscar, a furcloaked jennifer lopez, and the unforgettable portraits of diana, princess of wales. Before him i was just a grungy girl, but he saw me differently.
Included are celebrity portraits, party scenes, and shots more reminiscent of the painters of previous generations than photographs all which prove his talent in his craft. In his previous books any objections, front row back stage and alive testino captured moments of his life at the epicentre of fashion. This book brings together the most beautiful images from this last portrait sitting. Mario testino portraits by mario testino and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The series is the result of a fiveyear project that investigates both peruvian traditions. First published in 20 by mate museo mario testino, in tandem with the opening of mario testino s touring exhibition alta moda, this book showcases testino s portraits of peruvians local to the mountainous region of cusco, wearing festive attire. They have a strong sense of the now and what is happening. Taschen for me takes book publishing to another level today. Portraits by testino, mario and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I recommend this book if you are interested in fashion, lifestyle, celebrities, and kate moss or mario testino. Collected from the exhibit of testino s portraits at the national portrait gallery, this book collects a range of portraits that showcase the breadth of testino s work. This book assembles his work as a portrait photographer and imagemaker for. Buy mario testino portraits new edition by testino, mario, kinmonth, patrick isbn. The collection between the covers of this book are nothing short from being gorgeous. His fashion photography appears internationally, from vogue and vanity fair to the face and v magazine, while his advertising campaigns for gucci, calvin klein, burberry, ralph lauren and others have dominated the language of fashion photography worldwide. To be photographed by mario testino is a sure sign that youve made it, that you are in fact famous.
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