Like no other artists, American photographer David LaChapelle is recognised for his artistic talent in photography by both the Fashion and Art worlds. Simultaneously exhibited in galleries and involved in the Fashion industry since the 1980’s, he created his very personal aesthetic that is instantly distinctive and inspired by street culture and Pop-Art. It showcases themes of transgender, S&M, Hollywood celebrities - all in bright and colourful fantasy worlds. Each photograph is a thorough concept: from setting to wardrobe, lighting, composition, colours, theme, mood; every detail counts and is under careful control of the artist. Over the years, David LaChapelle created iconic surrealistic images of his friends and idols involved in erotic and luxurious scenarios. Lately, he has manipulated with his photographs by deconstructing their elements and putting them together into a collage.
Read MoreBorn in 1963, David LaChapelle has an extensive oeuvre, having held solo and group shows at museum and galleries such as at 303 Gallery in New York, 1984, at the Palladium in New York, 1986, at Grand Central Station in New York, 1988, 1999, Kunsthaus Wien in Vienna, 2002, at Capodimonte Museum in Italy, 2006, Frieze in London, 2007, at MUBE Museum in Sau Paolo, 2008, his Retrospective show at La Monnaie De Paris in Paris, 2009, at LACMA in Los Angeles, 2009, and at Sotheby’s Gallery in New York, 2010.
Ocula Feature Singapore Lowdown: Shows to See By Tessa Moldan, Singapore Singapore Art Week returns from 11 to 19 January 2020 with a host of island-wide events, at the centre of which is the second edition of S.E.A. Focus (16–19 January 2020) at Gillman Barracks, showcasing the best of contemporary art in Southeast Asia.
Related Video & Audio IN CONVERSATION WITH... DAVID LACHAPELLE 19 June 2019, Reflex Amsterdam In Conversation with... David LaChapelle is the fourth installment of our ongoing series of artist interviews. In this episode, LaChapelle tells us about his new exhibition Act of Nature and his thought process behind his beautiful works. Drawing from his immediate surroundings and his previous experience as a photographer to the stars, from...
Related Video & Audio David LaChapelle's 'Seismic Shift' - Reflex Amsterdam 18 April 2019, Reflex Amsterdam This video takes a closer look at the different facets of David LaChapelle's most intricate photographs, Seismic Shift. Both the social critique and art historical references inherent in the work are dissected and explained. Reflex Amsterdam is delighted to announce their latest solo exhibition of the celebrated and accomplished photographer...
