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April 25, 2025 | Richard Williams

David Bowie Through the Lens of Helmut Newton: Monaco, 1983

David Bowie Through the Lens of Helmut Newton: Monaco, 1983 View Available Prints In the summer of 1983, on the sun-bleached Mediterranean edge of Monte Carlo, two of the 20th century’s greatest creative forces met in quiet collaboration. David Bowie—musician,...
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January 14, 2023 | Nicholas Brandt

The Story Behind Helmut Newton's Rue Aubriot Photograph

Helmut Newton's "Rue Aubriot" History Helmut Newton's "Rue Aubriot" photograph is a striking image from his ‘Private Property Collection’ that showcases the photographer's signature style and sensibility. Taken in Paris in 1975, the photograph features the actress Vibeke Knudsen standing...
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December 12, 2022 | Nicholas Brandt

Helmut Newton 100 Exhibition at Kraftwerk Berlin 2020

Helmut Newton Turns 100 Helmut Newton, born Helmut Neustädter in Germany on October 31, 1920, would have turned 100 years old in 2020.  Newton spent years at the top of the fashion photography world with an energetically charged, provocative style...
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April 06, 2022 | Kaiulani Bush

The Story Behind Slim Aaron's Poolside Gossip

The Story Behind Slim Aaron's Poolside Gossip If you’ve ever explored mid-century modern architecture, or found yourself fascinated with the laissez faire lifestyle of 1960s Mad Men era business elites, you’ve likely came across Slim Aarons’ iconic photograph, “Poolside Gossip.”...
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December 31, 2020 | Richard Williams

Slim Aarons Famous New Year's Eve at Romanoff's

Visit Website DECEMBER 31, 2020 How Slim Aarons and the Four Kings of Hollywood Partied at a Con Artists Restaurant on New Year's Eve Of the more than 1,200 images nestled in the Getty Archive captured by Slim Aarons, this...
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October 31, 2020 | Global Images USA

Celebrating 100 Years Of Helmut Newton

October28, 2020 Iconic Photographer Helmut Newton Turns 100 On Halloween Introduction Legendary photographer Helmut Newton would have turned 100 years old this upcoming October 31st. The Halloween holiday could not be more appropriate for the man who made a career...
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September 28, 2020 | Geoffrey C

Why Helmut Newton Changed His Name

Helmut Newton was born in Berlin, Germany as Helmut Neustädter, the son of Klara and Max Neustädter. His family was Jewish. Newton attended the Heinrich-von-Treitschke-Realgymnasium and the American School in Berlin. At the age of 12 his fascination with photography...
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September 11, 2020 | Matt W

Slim Aarons New York

The Rockefeller brothers in their Radio City, New York office. Left to right, Laurance (1910 - 2004), Winthrop (1912 - 1973), John D. Rockefeller (1906 - 1978), David, and Nelson (1908 - 1979). Original Artwork: A Wonderful Time - Slim...
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December 19, 2019 | Robert F

Helmut Newton 20 Year Historical Values

Over the past two decades Helmut Newton photography has had it's fair share of ups and downs. In retrospect the peaks and valleys mostly followed the market as would be expected but reviewing the stellar performance uncovers a gem for...
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November 20, 2019 | Jeff Smith

Lorenzo Agius Totally Exposed by Melanie Abrams

Lorenzo Agius: Totally Exposed He is one of the few photographers for whom the stars will let down their guard. Lorenzo Agius tells Melanie Abrams the stories behind his best shot. When Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller and Robert Carlyle...
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November 20, 2019 | Jeff Smith

Art Basel Hong Kong Exhibitor List Released Amid Unrest

Despite Simmering Political Unrest, Art Basel Hong Kong Releases a Hefty Exhibitor List With New Names—and a Few Absences The exhibitor list for Art Basel Hong Kong's 2020 edition is out, complete with 242 participating galleries. Kate Brown, Artnet News October 22,...
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November 05, 2019 | Matt W

Hong Kong Art Basel Exhibitor List Released During Turmoil

Despite Simmering Political Unrest, Art Basel Hong Kong Releases a Hefty Exhibitor List With New Names—and a Few Absences The exhibitor list for Art Basel Hong Kong's 2020 edition is out, complete with 242 participating galleries. Kate Brown, Artnet News October 22,...
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October 19, 2019 | Katie Dessin

The Ultimate Global Images Gift Guide

Whether you're the efficient early holiday shopper, or you're just looking for a quick Birthday gift you know your Mom will love, we've created for you the ultimate Global Images gift guide. With each suggestion, we also give you our...
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October 15, 2019 | Katie Dessin

Hugh Hefner's Round Bed

It's probably safe to assume that Hugh Hefner's favorite room in his mansion was his bedroom. Although you don't need a source to prove it, he actually has stated this on record.  Hefner, despite his line of work, was an...
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October 15, 2019 | Alexandra Khoury

The Difference of Archival Linen Paper

These days, any corner shop has a photo printer and a promise of a short wait. Convenience always sounds like our best friend, but we all know food taste different from a microwave. Professional photographers and galleries like ourselves have...
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August 24, 2019 | Katie Dessin

The History of Helmut Newton: Finding A Life in Paris

After returning to Paris, now with more permanence, Helmut Newton signed a contract with French Vogue. His home was in the La Marais district, off of a street named Aubriot. It was on that street that he photographed one of...
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August 20, 2019 | Katie Dessin

When Frank Worth Met James Dean

Frank Worth was an American photographer who befriended and photographed many Hollywood actors and actresses between 1939 and 1964. His black and white candid pictures are unusual for the era, when most stars limited themselves to carefully posed glamour portraits....
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August 17, 2019 | Katie Dessin

The History Of Helmut Newton: What Happened in Europe

Helmut Newton Biography and news (click to Expand) biography key dates   Helmut Newton was a German photographer whose subversive approach to subject matter brought an edge to his editorial spreads. “There must be a certain look of availability in...
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August 06, 2019 | Katie Dessin

What is Silver Gelatin and Why is it Important?

  Until the 1970's, the Silver Gelatin black & white printing method was used almost exclusively by professional photographers. Color printing was used more commonly for commercial purposes. Although this process was the standard among the community, it's a complicated...
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July 24, 2019 | Katie Dessin

Who was Helmut Newton?

Helmut Newton is regarded to be one of the most prolific and widely imitated fashion photographers. He was born in Berlin in 1920 to Klara and Max Neustädter, a Jewish family. Showing interest in photography early on, he took an...
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July 18, 2019 | Matt W

Lights, Camera, Fantasy: A Different 'Spike Lee Joint'

  Spike Lee's talents go beyond that of film, as shown in Playboy's series: Lights Camera Fantasy. This series featured seven directors who were given instructions (and creative freedom) to style a photoshoot based off of their own fantasies. The...
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July 12, 2019 | Alexandra Khoury

The Frank Worth Exhibition

The Frank Worth Exhibition is open now through August 31st at the W Hollywood Hotel Gallery. All images are available for purchase with options to purchase framed or unframed.  Join us on Wednesdays from 4pm-8pm for complimentary wine tasting. Free 8x10...
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July 03, 2019 | Katie Dessin

Little Known Facts About Frank Sinatra

ARROW 11 Little-Known Facts About Frank Sinatra 1. Traumatic Birth Born on December 12, 1915, in a Hoboken, New Jersey, apartment, Francis Albert Sinatra was blue and not breathing when he was yanked out of his mother with forceps. Thought...
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May 06, 2019 | Richard Williams

Helmut Newton's "Comme Jackie O"

The Untold Story We are excited to share with you the story behind one of Helmut Newton’s most sensational pieces, “Comme Jackie O” featuring one of his favourite and best-known supermodels, Linda Morand. COMME JACKIE O Perhaps the most remarkable...
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January 28, 2019 | Sho Amato

5 Photo Industry Trends to Watch in 2019

Every year ground-breaking technologies shift the way we think about photography. To make sense of the changes, I write about where the world of photography moving. Five years ago I wrote a piece about iPhone camera, and a few short years...
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January 02, 2019 | Jeff Smith

What Is The Bokeh Effect in Photography by Amy Renfrey

If you are new to photography you have probably only recently learned about the concept known as “bokeh”. It is Japanese in origin and refers to blur or a blurry quality, and in photography it is a very recognizable technique....
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December 23, 2018 | Jeff Smith

The Sad Life of Marilyn Monroe by Ian Harvey

Dec 13, 2016 Ian Harvey Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles California. Her mother, Gladys worked at Consolidated Film Industries where she met salesman Charles Stanley Gifford who left Gladys when she...
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December 21, 2018 | Sabrina Besla

The Complete Collector’s Guide to Prints

Left: "Sarah" by Alex Katz, 2012, serigraph printed in colors; Right: "Vivian" by Alex Katz, 2012, serigraph printed in colors, Concept Art Gallery Estimated Reading Time: 10 minutes • Last updated: 06.22.16 Prints are a great starting point for many...
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December 06, 2018 | Jeff Smith

Art Basel 2018 Opens to a Much Slower Pace.

When Art Basel Miami Beach opened on Wednesday morning to the very VIPS invited to the fair for an early look-see, there was no mad crush at the door, no unseemly Black Friday-like rush to the booths as in former...
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November 27, 2018 | Matt W

Investing in Art Photography: What to Keep in Mind

Photography is bigger than ever—now you’ll find an ever-increasing array of fairs, exhibitions, auction sales and study options, including our Master's degree elective modules on photography, all dedicated to the medium. If you’re a collector new to photography, however, deciding...
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November 20, 2018 | Matt Wiltsey

7 Most Expensive Photographs Ever Sold

Most of us are wondering how to sell our images. And then we stumble across the 7 most expensive photographs ever sold. 7. 99 Cent II Diptychon Andreas Gursky – 2001 Below is the chromogenic colour print that was sold at Sotheby’s...
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November 19, 2018 | Matt Wiltsey

HOW ARE MEDIUM FORMAT CAMERAS DIFFERENT THAN REGULAR CAMERAS?

If you’ve always shot with a smaller format camera, like an APS-C, you might have spent a lot of time daydreaming about shooting with a full-frame camera; and for obvious reasons. But full-frame cameras aren’t the last word in photography. Medium...
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