*DAVID BAILEY* (Inglaterra,1938)

David Bailey nació en Londres, el 2 de enero de 1938 , se formó en la fotografía como autodidácta, antes de servir en la Fuerza Aérea Real de Malasia en 1957. En 1959se convirtió en asistente de fotografía en el estudio de John French, antes de ser contratado como fotógrafo de moda para la revista Vogue. También hizo una gran cantidad de trabajo independiente.

Junto con Terence Donovan, ayudó a crear el "Swinging London" de la década de 1960: una cultura de la alta moda y las celebridades "chic". Se sociabilizaron con actores y músicos, encontrandose elevados al estatus de celebridades. Juntos fueron los primeros fotógrafos de celebridades reales.

La escena "Swinging London" fue bien reflejado en su caja de Pin-Ups(1964): un cuadro del cartel de 1960 impresiones de celebridades y socialités como Terence Stamp, The Beatles, y notorios mafiosos del East End The Kray twins. El cuadro fue un lanzamiento comercial poco común y único, y refleja el cambio de situación de los fotógrafos que podían vender una colección de grabados de este modo.


En 1966, se hizo la película Blow-Up. La película en cuestión con la labor (y gratificaciones sexuales) de un fotógrafo de moda de Londres que se basó principalmente en Bailey.

Así como en fotografía de moda, Bailey ha sido responsable de arte de grabar los álbumes manga, para los artistas como los Rolling Stones y Marianne Faithfull. También ha dirigido varios comerciales de televisión y documentales.

Bailey se ha casado cuatro veces: en 1960 a Rosemary Bramble, en 1967 con la actriz Catherine Deneuve (divorciado 1972), en 1975 el modelo de Marie Helvin y en 1986 con la actriz Catherine Dyer. Fue galardonado con el CBE en 2001.

- David Bailey (born January 2, 1938) -

Born in London, England, he taught himself photography, before serving with the Royal Air Force in Malaysia in 1957. In 1959 he became a photographic assistant at the John French studio before being contracted as a fashion photographer for Vogue magazine. He also did a large amount of freelance work.

Along with Terence Donovan, he captured, and in many ways helped create the Swinging London of the 1960s: a culture of high fashion and celebrity chic. Both photographers socialised with actors, musicians and royalty, and found themselves elevated to celebrity status. Together, they were the first real celebrity photographers.

The Swinging London scene was aptly reflected in his Box of Pin-Ups (1964): a box of poster-prints of 1960s celebrities and socialites including Terence Stamp, The Beatles, and notorious East End gangsters The Kray Twins. The box was an unusal and unique commercial release, and it reflected the changing status of the photographer that one could sell a collection of prints in this way.


In 1966, the movie Blowup was made. The film concerned itself with the work (and sexual perks) of a London fashion photographer who was largely based on Bailey.

As well as fashion photography, Bailey has been responsible for record album sleeve art, for performers including The Rolling Stones and Marianne Faithfull. He has also directed several television commercials and documentaries.

Bailey has married four times: in 1960 to Rosemary Bramble, in 1967 to the actress Catherine Deneuve (divorced 1972), in 1975 to the model Marie Helvin and in 1986 to the actress Catherine Dyer in 2004. He was awarded the CBE in 2001.

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*WINGATE PAINE* (USA, 1915-1987)

"EL ESPEJO DE VENUS": La Fotografía de Wingate Paine (1915-1987).

Icono de la década de la revolución sexual, los '60. Dirige una agencia de modelos de las más importantes de Nueva York, alistando a tres modelos notables como colaboradoras: Sandy Brown, Carla Moliere y Scarlett. El libro "Espejo de Venus" le dio al mundo un vistazo de un ámbito privado, que era a la vez elegante y mundano, tanto sexy y puro.

El "Espejo de Venus" ha influido en varias generaciones de fotógrafos. Ellos han imitado la simplicidad gráfica de Paine y su elegancia.
Nació en 1915, en una familia de Nueva Inglaterra Mayflower con vínculos con la ley, la banca, y el ministerio. Él rompió con las tradiciones y se convirtió en un capitán de marina, conocedor de vinos franceses, devoto de Hatha Yoga, y, finalmente, un fotógrafo de talento. Paine fue uno de los fotógrafos más populares de publicidad en Nueva York en la década de 1960, en las tasas de mando era superado sólo por Avedon y Penn. Fue el fotógrafo de la icónica publicidad de Volkswagen Beetle, considerada una piedra de toque de la publicidad impresa modernista. Paine a mediados de 1960 deja a un lado su exitosa carrera publicitaria para dedicarse a su magnum opus, Espejo de Venus, que describió como una confirmación "de mis sentimientos hacia la belleza y las mujeres hermosas." Después de terminar "Espejo de Venus" y la supervisión de sus muchas ediciones, se retiró de la fotografía. Paine se convirtió en un maestro espiritual con la autoría de dos libros: Tilling the Soul (Santa Fe: Aurora Press, 1984), and The Book of Surrender (New York: Prentice Hall, 1987). Falleció en Santa Fe en 1987.

Venus Revisited: The Photography of Wingate Paine(1915-1987).

Icon of the 1960s Sexual Revolution. Though innocent by today’s standards, Paine’s photography pushed the limits of what was considered acceptable art photography. The book illustrated playful, strong, modern women posing in flagrante delicto for an enamored photographer. With the help of his wife, Natalie Paine, who directed a major New York modeling agency, Paine enlisted three remarkable models as collaborators: Sandy Brown, Carla Moliere and Scarlett ?. Printed in ten editions and four languages, Mirror of Venus gave the world a glimpse into a private realm that was both elegant and earthy, both sexy and pure.

Paine viewed his models with appreciation and respect, as well as desire. Paine’s women stand on the threshold of 60s’ feminism.


Paine succeeded in his ambition to produce a modern erotic classic, true to his time. And it is still graceful in ours. Mirror of Venus has influenced several generations of photographers. They have imitated Paine’s graphic simplicity and elegant desires. Venus Revisited: The Photography of Wingate Paine offers another entry into Paine’s boudoirs. In an era when even the most shocking images are considered unremarkable, Paine’s gentle, sincere eroticism feels like fresh air.

Born in 1915, Paine was a member of a Mayflower New England family with ties to law, banking, and the ministry. He broke from those traditions and became a Marine captain, connoisseur of French wine, devotee of Hatha Yoga, and finally a gifted photographer. Paine was one of the hottest advertising photographers in New York in the 1960s, commanding fees bested only by Avedon and Penn. He was the photographer of the iconic Volkswagen Beetle ads, considered a touchstone of modernist print advertising. In the mid-1960s Paine set aside his successful advertising career to devote himself to his magnum opus, Mirror of Venus, which he described as a “confirmation of my feelings toward beauty and beautiful women.” After finishing Mirror of Venus and overseeing its many editions, he retired from photography. Paine became a spiritual teacher, authoring two books: Tilling the Soul (Santa Fe: Aurora Press, 1984), and The Book of Surrender (New York: Prentice Hall, 1987). He passed away in Santa Fe in 1987.

*DORA MAAR* (Francia,1907-1997)

Henriette Theodora Markovitch, más conocida como Dora Maar (1907-1997), artista plástica, pintora, fotógrafa y escultora francesa. Pablo Picasso la amaba, la pintaba y la destruía espiritualmente. Y, sin embargo, para la artista Dora Maar sólo Dios era más importante que el maestro español. La fotógrafa fue una de las muchas amantes del egocéntrico genio. La apasionada relación duró más de ocho años. Cuando se rompió, la bella morena, cuya carrera como fotógrafa quedó suspendida a partir del encuentro con Picasso, cayó en profundas depresiones. Dora Maar murió sola en 1997 en Ménerbes, en la Provenza, en la casa que Picasso le regaló en su momento y en la que en los últimos años vivía recluida casi como en un monasterio. La artista pasó a la historia del arte como la mujer y la musa más conocida de Picasso.

Como se conocieron... una historia llena de sensualidad y a la vez dolor, con todos los matices del amor...

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Plastic artist, painter, photographer and sculptor. Pablo Picasso loved her, the painting and spiritually destroyed. And yet, for the artist Dora Maar only God was more important than the Spanish master. The photographer was one of the many lovers of egocentric genius. The passionate relationship lasted more than eight years. When it ... Leer másbroke, the beautiful brunette, whose career as a photographer was suspended from the encounter with Picasso, fell into deep depressions. Dora Maar died alone in 1997 Ménerbes in Provence, in the house that Picasso gave her in time and which in recent years almost as a recluse living in a monastery. The artist went to art history as the woman and Picasso's most famous muse.

"Hair Storm" by Sølve Sundsbø (Norway)

Hair Storm by Solve Sundsbo for Pop Magazine Spring/Summer 08

Models: Doutzen Kroes, Isabeli Fontana, Rianne Ten Haken, Amy Wassen, Hilary Rhoda, Natasha Vujovic, Catherine McNeil, Lara Stone, Natasha Poly and Missy Rayder.

Hair stylist: Luigi Murenu.

Fashion Editor: Sally Lyndley.

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:::Sølve Sundsbø is one of the great innovators in contemporary image-making. His capacity for visual experimentation has brought him enduring respect within the industry. His advertising clients include Giorgio Armani, Bally, Boucheron, Etro, Givenchy, Gucci jewellery, Hermès, H&M, Iceberg, Lancôme, Estée Lauder, Yves Saint Laurent, Levis, Nike, Sergio Rossi, Emanuel Ungaro and Puma. Sundsbø has also created editorials for Another Man, Dazed and Confused, Harper's Bazaar, i-D, Japanese Vogue, Numero, Pop, Visionaire, V and W. He has directed short films for Nike, Gucci and SHOWstudio.

Sølve Sundsbø was born and raised in Norway, and has lived in London since 1995. His photographs have been included in important fashion photography exhibitions including the Festival de Hyères and The Archaeology of Elegance.