After the Storm
© Peter Politanoff
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Second Skins by Miguel Pietro Vallinas
Second Skins is a series of photographs composed of several portraits of people which aims to investigate the internal aspects of the human being, focusing on different aspects in order to understand the inner reality of a man. Second Skins uses animal faces and suggests options, possibilities and ultimately elections.
Born in Medina del Campo, Spain in 1971, Miguel Pietro Vallinas, an advertising and industrial photographer, spends much of his time to his personal work in studying the landscape, the cityscape, contemporary architecture, portraits, etc…. The technique is central to his work at the time of taking the pictures. His work is a search for beauty understood through his eyes.
Born in Medina del Campo, Spain in 1971, Miguel Pietro Vallinas, an advertising and industrial photographer, spends much of his time to his personal work in studying the landscape, the cityscape, contemporary architecture, portraits, etc…. The technique is central to his work at the time of taking the pictures. His work is a search for beauty understood through his eyes.
Miguel Pietro Vallinas
Second Skins
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Before They Pass Away: A tribute to vibrant tribal cultures around the world
In his landmark project Before They Pass Away Jimmy Nelson captures the lives and traditions of the last surviving tribes who have managed to preserve their traditional ways and customs within our increasingly globalized world. The British photographer's epic portraits present these dignified inheritors of noble and age-old traditions in a proud spirit and in all their glory-a unique visual experience. This exquisitely photographed showcase for world tribal culture is not only a joy to look at, but also an important historical record.
Published by teNeues, this book showcases tribal cultures around the world. Jimmy Nelson not only presents us with stunning images of customs and artifacts, but also offers insightful portraits of people who are the guardians of a culture that they-and we-hope will be passed on to future generations in all its glory.
This historic volume is a must-have for any lover of documentary photography.
Published by teNeues, this book showcases tribal cultures around the world. Jimmy Nelson not only presents us with stunning images of customs and artifacts, but also offers insightful portraits of people who are the guardians of a culture that they-and we-hope will be passed on to future generations in all its glory.
This historic volume is a must-have for any lover of documentary photography.
Before They Pass Away
by Jimmy Nelson
by Jimmy Nelson
Huli Wigmen
Indonesia + Papua New Guinea
Copyright © Jimmy Nelson
Kazakh
Mongolia
© Jimmy Nelson
Kui East Wigmen
Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea
© Jimmy Nelson
Ladakhi
India
© Jimmy Nelson
Samburu Tribesmen
Kenya + Tanzania
© Jimmy Nelson
Monday, October 14, 2013
Louis Vuitton City Bags: A Natural History
Published by Rizzoli NY, A Natural History of Louis Vuitton City Bags combines a unique, appealing approach with almost a scientific play on iconic shapes.
The first comprehensive taxonomy of Louis Vuitton's City Bags, a range of women's handbags that date back to turn of the 20th century. Featuring the trademarks of the House, City Bags represent the most successful line of accessories in the history of modern fashion - and were instrumental in making Louis Vuitton synonymous with modern luxury.
These soft-sided bags grew out of the various pieces of portable luggage that were themselves packed inside the trunks and wardrobes that had long ago represented the heritage of the company.
A classic Natural History book, this work is presented in a canvas clamshell with marble paper and a set of eleven illustrated plates. This limited edition is on sale exclusively for Louis Vuitton stores and on louisvuitton.com.
The first comprehensive taxonomy of Louis Vuitton's City Bags, a range of women's handbags that date back to turn of the 20th century. Featuring the trademarks of the House, City Bags represent the most successful line of accessories in the history of modern fashion - and were instrumental in making Louis Vuitton synonymous with modern luxury.
These soft-sided bags grew out of the various pieces of portable luggage that were themselves packed inside the trunks and wardrobes that had long ago represented the heritage of the company.
A classic Natural History book, this work is presented in a canvas clamshell with marble paper and a set of eleven illustrated plates. This limited edition is on sale exclusively for Louis Vuitton stores and on louisvuitton.com.
Family portrait: From the trunk to the city bag
Photograph © Patrick Gries, 2013
Photograph © Patrick Gries, 2013
Inside a Keepall, 1960S
Photo © Patrick Gries, 2013
Speedy, biodiversity
Steamer Bag
Photo © Nick Veasey, 2013
Spring-Summer 2012 advertising campaign
Photo by Steven Meisel, 2011
Photo © Nick Veasey, 2013
Photo by Steven Meisel, 2011
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