Richard Avedon was an artist. Famous for his moving portraiture of the rich and famous. He delved deeper into his subjects. Pulling out of them their individual darkness and of course their lightness too. He had a fascination with people and who they really were. He has said that he found his work creatively cathartic and therapeutic, getting to know his own dark side through every person he photographed.
He grew up in Manhattan, New York in 1923. His father owned a fashion retail store and this- he said- was where he got his start with fashion education.
One of his first subjects was his sister Louise who he loved dearly. He has said that within his career he was always drawn to models who reminded him of his sister.
He has experimented greatly with photography and has explored most genre's including Commercial, Political, Documental before settling on art and fashion photography.
Richard began his career in Paris. In 1946 the war had ended and Richard was hired by Harpers Bazaar and Vogue to photograph the couture collections in Paris. He would wander around at night taking pictures of the most glamorous Parisians drinking and dancing.
He went on to take some of the most powerful images in the history of fashion. He moved on from vogue in 1988. He then moved more towards portraiture, photographing some of the most famous people in politics, fashion, art, comedy and the film industry.
His style was raw and emotive. He took an interest in who his subject was, not just what they do. He wanted to know what moved and pained them.
I was moved by his images of Bert Lahr. I also connected to his pictured of Marilyn Monroe. Richard Avedon was able to build a unique trust and connection with his subjects. He allowed them to expose themselves to him. To expose there darker side and vulnerability. I've learned a lot from Richard Avedon. I realise how important it is to make your model/subject feel comfortable. The more of you, you give to them. The more they can give to you of themselves. I think he was an incredible photographer and an icon. Film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1f3egvLwVE
One of his first subjects was his sister Louise who he loved dearly. He has said that within his career he was always drawn to models who reminded him of his sister.
He has experimented greatly with photography and has explored most genre's including Commercial, Political, Documental before settling on art and fashion photography.
Richard began his career in Paris. In 1946 the war had ended and Richard was hired by Harpers Bazaar and Vogue to photograph the couture collections in Paris. He would wander around at night taking pictures of the most glamorous Parisians drinking and dancing.
He went on to take some of the most powerful images in the history of fashion. He moved on from vogue in 1988. He then moved more towards portraiture, photographing some of the most famous people in politics, fashion, art, comedy and the film industry.
His style was raw and emotive. He took an interest in who his subject was, not just what they do. He wanted to know what moved and pained them.
I was moved by his images of Bert Lahr. I also connected to his pictured of Marilyn Monroe. Richard Avedon was able to build a unique trust and connection with his subjects. He allowed them to expose themselves to him. To expose there darker side and vulnerability. I've learned a lot from Richard Avedon. I realise how important it is to make your model/subject feel comfortable. The more of you, you give to them. The more they can give to you of themselves. I think he was an incredible photographer and an icon. Film https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1f3egvLwVE
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| Marilyn Monroe 1957 |
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| Bert Lahr 1956 |
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