Helmut Newton is back
The exhibition of the great photographer opens new worlds
From April 7th to August 7th, 2016 with more than 200 images from his books, White Women, Sleepless Nights, and Big Nudes. What is incredible about Helmut Newton, despite the great number of exhibitions of his works one may have seen, is that he never bores us or disappoints our expectations. His photos are timeless, always modern, and a source of inspiration for artists, photographers, and the creative world, in general. This exhibition collects the images from his first three books from the late 1970s, which are still considered a cult for all those who are interested in fashion photography as an art medium. In selecting his photos, Newton places, alongside one another and in sequence, those commissioned by clients with those shot for himself, creating a narration where a search for style, and the discovery of an elegant gesture, depicts a second reality, one that must be interpreted by those viewing his works. When we speak of his photos, we often refer to sex-appeal and the sensual women he portrays. However, he is not merely this. In fact, he shows us a reality that we must try to decipher ourselves and that is seldom what it seems. Standing before one of his images is a unique experience that somehow makes us aware of his artistic greatness. This is what I experienced the first time, at the age of 18, and still do today, whenever I find myself admiring his works and which, therefore, makes me hope that others may experience the same emotions that have been accompanying me for over twenty years.
Casa dei Tre Oci in Venice from April 7th to August 7th.
Maurizio Francesconi
Collezioni Donna n.170 a/w 2016/17
