MARIO TESTINO AND HIS ART
Deemed one of the most important fashion photographers in the world, Mario Testino is definitely a true icon. Famous for his celebrity shots, that include Lady D, Madonna and Kate Moss, the Peruvian-born artist distinguishes himself from the others with its unique, spontaneous and sincere style.
More private than public, the exhibition hosted by the Pinacoteca Agnelli in Turin from May 17 to September 14, 2014 will feature some artwork collected by the photographer. Tauba Auerbach, Richard Avedon, Cecil Beaton, Glenn Ligon,Jonathan Monk, Ugo Rondinone, Cindy Sherman, Adriana Varejão and Andy Warhol are some of the artists that have been (and still are) influencing Testino’s work both on set and in real life.
The event is called “SOMOS LIBRES II”(“We Are Free”) and it was first launched at MATE, a cultural association dedicated to Testino in his hometown of Lima, in Peru.
The concept of creative freedom is the exhibition’s central idea as it’s the key-element enabling the synergy between art, fashion and photography. In addition to the aforementioned artwork, some additional shots selected by the photographer will also be on display, highlighting his fervid passion not only for art, but also for artists and their influencers alike.
Photos:
1) Cyprien Gaillard, Not Yet Titled, 2010, Oil and screenprint on canvas 82.5 x 101 cm (32 1/2 x 39 3/4 in)
2) Cecil Beaton, Nancy Beaton as a Shooting Star for the Galaxy Ball, 1929 Silver Gelatin print, 71.5 x 60.3 cm (20 x 14.5 in)
3) Tauba Auerbach Untitled (fold), 2011 152.4 x 114.3 cm, Courtesy of STANDARD (OSLO), Oslo Photographer Davina Semo
5) Anne Collier, Photography, 2009, C-print, 127 x 145.8 cm (50 x 57.4 in)
6) Ugo Rondinone, No. 221 DREIZEHNTERSEPTEMBERZWEITAUSENDUND- NULL, 2000, Acrylic on canvas, 220 cm (86.61 in) diameter
7) John Stezaker, Mask XXXIII, 2007, Collage, 53 x 38.5 cm (20.87 x 15.16 in)
8) Adriana Varejão, Blue Sauna, 2003, Oil on canvas, 195 x 290 cm (76.77 x 114.17 in)
