Buy private view mario testino limited edition limited signed edition by mario testino isbn. Somos libres, mate museo mario testino, lima, peru. Mario testino opens mate culture foundation in peru british. Mario testino, peruvian fashion photographer known for his evocative portraits and vivid. The mario testino association mate is dedicated to the permanent exhibition of the work of the prominent peruvian artist mario testino. He attended the american school of lima and went on to study economics at the universidad del pacifico, law at the universidad catolica and international relations at the university of san diego, in san diego, california. Mario testino museum also known as mate, pronounced mahteh is a nonprofit organization founded by peruvian fashion photographer mario testino, in 2012. Testino addresses questions with half words, half hands. In lima, peru, testino sets sweeping views of the citys architecture opposite details of its ceramic tiles. The event was attended by six of the worlds most beautiful models, including karlie kloss and isabeli fontana. Mario testino s towel series has become somewhat of an initiation to the upper echelon of supercelebs.
The peru born snapper has a relaxed, selfassured manner with his stellar subjects and the result is portraits that are prized for their luxurious, natural, often playful quality. His fashion photography appears internationally, from vogue and vanity fair to the face and v magazine, while his advertising campaigns for gucci, calvin klein, burberry, ralph lauren and others have dominated the language of fashion photography worldwide. Testinos first book was the eagerly anticipated any objections. Drawing inspiration from british snapper cecil beaton and. This declaration of intent with regard to mario testinos first book in the role of editor and talent scout is well exemplified in nearly 200 photographs which offer. He has also created images for brands such as gucci, burberry, versace, michael kors, chanel, stuart weitzman, carolina herrera and estee lauder. In addition ourlondon provided some wicked craft vodka. Mario testino was born on october 30, 1954, in a welltodo family in lima. Mario testino testino, 59, who was awarded an honorary obe last year, has become something of a cultural ambassador.
Diana, princess of wales by mario testino, kensington palace, london, uk. His breakthrough came when he was chosen by princess diana for her 1997 vanity fair photoshoot. Mario testino returns home to focus on the beauty of peru. Mario testino was born on october 30, 1954 in lima, peru. The man made famous for his portraits of supermodels discusses why he has been drawn back to his hometown lima. Mario testinos new book might change the way you look at men. After an extensive renovation and refurbishment, the 19th century republican townhouse in barranco houses the mario testino association with permanent exhibition of this famous photographer. Mario testino biography life of peruvian photographer. Edited by mario testino testino, mario, vargas llosa, mario on. His work has been featured in many magazines such as vanity fair and vogue. Gisele bundchen is reissuing her limitededition coffeetable book at a tenth of the original price of. I wanted to find a book which conveyed thisthe way limas artists and. The first, somos libres in 20 was at mate museo mario testino in lima, peru. Throughout his fourdecade career, testino has been on a journey beyond.
Testino s personal art collection has been the subject of two exhibitions. Mario testino from rio to london, cusco to seville, mario testino is renowned for his freespirited chronicles of dress and demeanor. He uses one to poke at the other to illustrate a point. Coinciding with an exhibition conceived exclusively for the helmut newton foundation in berlin, this intimate series explores the notion of undressing in photography as much as it lays testino s archive bare, probing beyond the photographers established public image to reveal a deeper. Nacido en lima 1954 estudio economia, derecho y relaciones internacionales. Mario testino obe is widely regarded as one of the most influential fashion and portrait photographers of our times. Mario testino was born in lima, peru into a family of irish, spanish and italian origins. His photoshoot with princess diana for a vanity fair edition in 1997 is widely regarded as the highlight of his career. Mario testinos boundless talent with a camera must be maddening for other photographers working in a highly competitive field, but he remains one of the most revered stars in his profession. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Amazing photographs from mario testinos personal collection. For in lima, peru testino make his first foray into the role of photo editor, celebrating the title city through the eyes of its artists, photographers, artisans and photojournalists. Mario testino grew up in lima, peru, an endlessly intriguing city of brooding conquistadorera palaces and leafy suburbs surrounded by hills and lapped by the crashing pacific. Ve mas ideas sobre princesa diana, diana y lady diana.
His work has featured internationally in magazines such as vogue, v magazine, vanity fair and gq. He moved to london in 1976 to begin his career in photography. The second installation in 2014, somos libres ii took place at the pinacoteca giovanni e marella agnelli in turin, italy. Mar 31, 2016 delighted to have been part of the creative industry round table dinnerdiscussion on the role of art in fostering social change held at second home amazing new collaborative workspace in shoreditchthe dinner was by jago and champagne by laurentperrier. Of this projects genesis testino says, i wanted to capture limas positive chaos. A legend of the fashion world, the king of fashion photography mario testino is a coveted celebrity photographer and worldclass artist known for his stunning portraits. And today, our may cover star blake lively joins the likes of kate moss the first subject. Here are some highlights, with shots by mario testino, juergen teller, mert alas. Published by damiani in 2007, the book is a record of lima as seen through the. Widely regarded as one of the most influential fashion and portrait photographers, mario testino is responsible for the creation of emblematic images, transmitting emotion and energy in an open and intimate way. One book in particular lets his love for his home country shine through, revealing a man that is a photographer but, above all, a peruvian.
List of works and exhibitions by mario testino wikipedia. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. But the man behind dianas vanity fair photo shoot and countless images of kate moss is going back to his littleknown peruvian roots. The famous faces mario testino has photographed bbc newsbeat. Testino acted as photo editor for the book lima, peru, published in 2007. For decades now, testino has reigned supreme as the most exclusive and accomplished fashion and celebrity photographer. This declaration of intent with regard to mario testino s first book in the role of editor and talent scout is well exemplified in nearly 200 photographs which offer. Here, he uses images others have taken of his hometown, showcasing the artists who have captured the city as it truly is colorful, chaotic and memorable. His photographs have been published internationally in magazines such as vogue, v magazine and vanity fair. Oxfordshire, united kingdom the day after receiving bofs new global voices award for outstanding achievement in fashion and exemplary impact on the wider world at a gala held in his honour, the peruvian superphotographer mario testino took the stage to discuss his work, seen through 10 iconic images, many of which reflected his uncanny ability to marry art and commerce. In sir, his largest book todate, the influential photographer presents over 300 photographs in his search to define the allure of men. But no such book existed, and so i decided to edit one myself.
Testino is very charitable, with a foundation in peru for young artists. Mario testino returns home to focus on the beauty of peru mario. Mario eduardo testino silva obe honfrps born 30 october 1954 is a peruvian fashion and portrait photographer. Jul, 2012 mario testino opened a new notforprofit culture organisation in his native lima, peru, last night an organisation called mate that promotes and celebrates the work of peruvian artists. Peruvian fashion photographer mario testinos work has been published in top fashion magazines like vogue and vanity fair. Edited by mario testino hardcover september 1, 2007 by mario testino editor, mario vargas llosa foreword 3. Lees lightsharpy beam 200w moving head,300w beam moving light,700w moving beam.
Mauritanian leatherstitched straw mats and rugs found at mustapha blaouis store in marrakech, and peruvian glazed pottery, brighten the minimalism of mario testinos living room, while. Often imitated and never equaled, testino is graced with a natural ability to float effortlessly from studio to backstage to afterparty, producing. In lima, peru, mario testino makes his first foray into the role of photo editor. Peruvianborn mario testino travels extensively shooting for vanity fair, american, british, and french vogue.
Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. To be photographed by mario testino is a sure sign that youve made it, that you are in fact famous. Its a platform for the development of creative industries, a window for the international contemporary art in lima and for peruvian talent to the world. And he confesses it again here, though not in a traditional book of his own. No other place in the world is quite so easily identified with just one adjective sexy. Even as mario testino has become a royal imagemaker in england and in hollywood, where his portraits define the new glamour for a generation of stars, models and celebrities, he has cherished visions of the elegance and endless beaches of lima, the city where he. Vogue publisher conde nast says it now wont work with mario testino for the foreseeable future. He has contributed to the success of leading fashion and beauty houses, creating emblematic. British vogue editor alexandra shulman said in her contribution to his book, portraits, that testinos work makes you look better than you could imagine not in your wildest dreams, but at the remotest end of possibility.
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