Mario testino portraits, by mario testino large print. Mario eduardo testino silva obe honfrps is a peruvian fashion and portrait photographer. Whomever mario testino photographs, however he photographs them, they embody the spirit of their moment. Following in the tradition of sir, many of the images may be seen to redefine masculine paradigms in the. Sexy, famous, beautifula testino portrait is as unmistakeable as his subject. 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. 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. Mario testino has had countless exhibitions in museums and galleries worldwide. In addition to curating and designing the exhibition mario testino. Kate moss by mario testino for vogue brazil may 2011. Testino has become one of the most respected photographers and his photo shoots for vogue are masterfully done.
Mario eduardo testino silva obe honfrps born 30 october 1954 is a peruvian fashion and portrait photographer. This oversized book offers a stunning collection of portraits done by mario testino. For decades now, testino has reigned supreme as the most exclusive and accomplished fashion and celebrity photographer. Mario testino portraits by testino, mario and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Highlights include a beaming gwyneth paltrow with her oscar, a furcloaked jennifer lopez, and the unforgettable portraits of diana, princess of wales. 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. Mario testino portraits by mario testino, patrick kinmouth. Just five months before her tragic death in august 1997, diana princess of wales was photographed by mario testino for vanity fair. Portraits by testino, mario and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. To be photographed by mario testino is a sure sign that youve made it, that you are in fact famous. Testino s second book by the acclaimed portrait and fashion photograper.
Published upon the unveiling of mario testinos successful travelling exhibition mario testino. Naomi campbell, jude law, kate moss, gwyneth paltrowthose whose names have become the hallmarks, almost the logos, of the fashion world. I recommend this book if you are interested in fashion, lifestyle, celebrities, and kate moss or mario testino. Portraits 1st by mario testino, patrick kinmonthe, mario testino isbn.
Testino photographs real stars, the ultraalist of our celebrityconscious age, as the national portrait gallerys catalogue fawns. Testino has been regularly employed by the british royal family ever since. Mario testino portraits by mario testino and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The national portrait gallery, held an exhibition by mario testino in london in 2002 which received highest attendance for ten years.
I dont think anybody had seen me as any kind of sexy model before he did. Mario testino pays a hommage to men in photography thanks to his beautiful book sir. The series is the result of a fiveyear project that investigates both peruvian traditions. His work has been featured in magazines such as vogue and vanity fair. Buy mario testino portraits new edition by testino, mario, kinmonth, patrick isbn. His work has featured internationally in magazines such as vogue, v magazine, vanity fair and gq. Taschen for me takes book publishing to another level today.
Naomi campbell, jude law, kate moss, gwyneth paltrowthose whose names have become the hallmarks, almost the logos, of. Testino, who was of irish, spanish, and italian descent, found his inspiration in the work of british celebrity and fashion photographer cecil beaton. Mario testino, national portrait gallery art and design. Portraits features the cream of the crop in our celebrityobsessed age. I dont recommend this book is you are looking for great photographs, even though some are fabulous. A magician with a camera mario testino has been called a magician with a camera and a master of modern fashion and portrait photography. 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. After leaving his home in lima, peru, mario testino settled in london where he studied photography. Mario testino portraits by mario testino goodreads. They have a strong sense of the now and what is happening. Sexy, famous, beautifula testino portrait is as unmistakeabl.
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. 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 kate moss by mario testino chasing light. Mario testino was born on october 30, 1954 in lima is a peruvian fashion photographer. 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. Mario testino, born october 30, 1954, lima, peru, peruvian fashion photographer known for his evocative portraits and vivid advertisements. Portraits by mario testino whomever mario testino photographs, however he photographs them, whatever part of them he photographs. Quite simply an essential purchase for photographers or photography fans. Discover book depositorys huge selection of mario testino books online. And not just them the peruvian has also taken on the world of formal portraiture. It integrates high quality in their printing and production and context in the themes of their publications. Comes with newspaper piece on beckhams and testino vggood 1st edition.
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. Mario testino portraits, national portrait abebooks. Portraits features the cream of the crop in our celebrity obsessed age. This book assembles his work as a portrait photographer and imagemaker for. Whomever mario testino photographs, however he photographs them, whatever part of them he photographs, they embody the spirit of their moment. 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. From there you will be able to see if the book is also available in large print or audio. The collection between the covers of this book are nothing short from being gorgeous. 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.
Mario testino to take princess charlottes christening. In his previous books any objections, front row back stage and alive testino captured moments of his life at the epicentre of fashion. 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. His sense of fashion, which has made him the most soughtafter contemporary photographer, has transformed many of his portraits into icons.
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