Michel Haddi @ 29 Arts In Progress Gallery

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Michel Haddi @ 29 Arts In Progress Gallery

January 15th, 2024 by fstop

Michel Haddi: Beyond Fashion
16th January – 16th March 2024

Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday, 11 am – 7 pm (free entry)

“On display are the most exemplary images of a career spanning more than 40 years, part of an endless archive of famous faces, top models, icons and legends from the worlds of music and art. From David Bowie to Debbie Harry, from Djimon Hounsou to John Galliano, including shots of Nicholas Cage and Sarah Jessica Parker, to name but a few.

In order to pay tribute to such a vast line-up of photos, the second exhibition phase will present the public not only with nudes and unpublished shots, but also evocative, brightly-coloured pictures packed with Nineties tropical American atmospheres, often linked to certain emblematic advertising campaigns created by Haddi for international brands such as Versace, Chanel, Armani and Yves Saint-Laurent.

In the countless faces portrayed by Haddi, he has succeeded in capturing the spirit of his time through the celebrities who have populated the history of fashion, film and music. His take is intimate, personal and unconventional, just like much of his career, which is a far cry from that of a classic fashion photographer: having survived a troubled childhood, during which he clung to his dream of becoming a photographer, Haddi has dedicated his life to illustrating some of the key players in the historical and cultural changes of the last Century with a rare ability to capture, and then successfully replicate, the deepest essence of his subjects. ”

29 Arts In Progress Gallery
Via San Vittore 13, Milan

Location: Italy, Milan Type: Exhibition

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