Born on october 30, 1954, testino grew up in lima before traveling to london in 1976 to study photography. 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. Experience a world of glamour through testino s lensmari. Mario testinos glamorous photographs have been a fixture on the pages of british vogue for over twenty years. The series is the result of a fiveyear project that investigates both peruvian traditions. Mario eduardo testino silva obe honfrps born 30 october 1954 is a peruvian fashion and portrait photographer.
Renowned photographer mario testino is being accused by. Often imitated and never equaled, testino is graced with a natural ability to float effortlessly from studio to backstage to afterparty, producing. N o one can photograph a fake smile like mario testino can. Kendall jenners march 2015 allure cover shoot allure. Private view was an exhibition of 100 photographs held at today art museum beijing, china from june 7 to june 27 of 2011. Mario testino photos portraits, kate moss, vogue covers.
More information about this seller contact this seller 2. A closer look at the mario testinos in your face exhibition. I am not saying the huge cheesy grins on the faces of kate and william in his christening. First published in 20 by mate museo mario testino, in tandem with the opening of mario testino s touring exhibition alta moda, this book showcases testino s portraits of peruvians local to the mountainous region of cusco, wearing festive attire. 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. In your face 20 january 26 july 2015 presents the full range of his photographic work, in 125 images, placing particular emphasis on its. Experience a world of glamour through testinos lensmari. Cara delevingne stuns for mario testino in cover story of. The exhibition was realised in partnership with swarovski.
Inscribed by mario testino on the half title page and signed mario. James pecis worked on hair with yadim on makeup for the story. From breathtaking sunset panoramas to the throbbing chaos of carnival, mario testino captures a love poem to rio janeiro, the brazilian metropolis that first captured his imagination at the tender age of 14, and never failed to inspire him since. Mario testino selects his finest male portraiture from the past thirty years. Jul 09, 2015 n o one can photograph a fake smile like mario testino can. Jan, 2018 mario testino, the worldrenowned fashion photographer who was a favourite of the royal family, has been accused of sexually exploiting multiple men. The world of photography has just been rocked by yet another sex abuse scandal. Mario testino has been ruled out as the official photographer for the wedding of prince harry and meghan markle after being accused of sexually exploiting models and assistants. Whomever mario testino photographs, however he photographs them, they. Sep 29, 1998 mario testino was born on october 30, 1954 in lima is a peruvian fashion photographer. Testino, the princess vibrant, happy and lively image leaps from the pages. Mario testino biography childhood, life achievements. I am not saying the huge cheesy grins on the faces of kate and william in his christening portrait of the royal nuclear family are fake. Testinos portrait of william and kate is a sickly sweet lie.
Mario testino is a fashion photographer, who has worked with some renowned magazines. Cara delevingne stuns for mario testino in cover story of allure. As expected, the shots are warm, sexy, exuberant and posh. Mj kimgetty princess diana would have been 54 on wednesday, and once again her son is honoring. Not to speak the graphic elements of balance, proportion, light, colours, volume, curves and all the subtle and at the same time drasticfantastic looks of mario testino. Peruvianborn mario testino travels extensively shooting for vanity fair, american, british, and french vogue. His work has featured internationally in magazines such as vogue, v magazine, vanity fair and gq. The famous faces mario testino has photographed bbc newsbeat. I believe men have changed renowned fashion and celebrity photographer mario testinos new book, sir, attempts to redefine masculinity. Mario testino was born on october 30, 1954 in lima, peru. Mario testino, born october 30, 1954, lima, peru, peruvian fashion photographer known for his evocative portraits and vivid advertisements testino, who was of irish, spanish, and italian descent, found his inspiration in the work of british celebrity and fashion photographer cecil beaton.
All proceeds from the auction will go toward the expansion of the centres programme of exhibitions, residencies and education. Sep 24, 2015 mario testinos glamorous photographs have been a fixture on the pages of british vogue for over twenty years. Hes taken informal portraits of diana, princess of wales and the official engagement photos of prince william and kate. Here, the model opens up about growing up on the e. Discover book depositorys huge selection of mario testino books online. Styled by paul cavaco, the face of john hardy jewelry poses in hats, sheer coats and even naked in the editorial.
As hot and sultry as the city itself, the portfolio includes candid shots of exquisite cariocas. Gisele bundchen is reissuing her limitededition coffeetable book at a tenth of the original price of. He was one of six children in a middle class family. Worlds most iconic fashion photographer mario testino showcases for the first time in europe a dense portfolio of photographic work at his latest exhibition in your face at the kunstbibliothek in berlin.
Testinos second book by the acclaimed portrait and fashion photograper. See more ideas about mario testino, mario and fashion photography. Testino, who was of irish, spanish, and italian descent, found his inspiration in the work of british celebrity and fashion photographer cecil beaton. Mario testino, the worldrenowned fashion photographer who was a favourite of the royal family, has been accused of sexually exploiting multiple men. To celebrate vogue japans 15th anniversary, the november 2014 edition is a special issue that has been photographed and guestedited by influential photographer and regular vogue contributor. Here are some highlights, with shots by mario testino, juergen teller, mert alas. Ve mas ideas sobre princesa diana, diana y lady diana.
Amazing photographs from mario testinos personal collection. He has also created images for brands such as gucci, burberry, versace, michael kors, chanel, stuart weitzman, carolina herrera and estee lauder. Royal photographer mario testino accused of sexual. Mario testino on how growing up in peru shaped his career. Mario testino launches book sir on male fashion photography mario testino launched his largest book to date, sir, which focuses on the renowned peruvian by ashleigh kim apr 24, 2015. Mario testino age 59 is one of the worlds most well known and celebrated fashion photographers. Mario testino pays a hommage to men in photography thanks to his beautiful book sir. As one of the magazines most prolific cover photographers hes been at the helm of over 60 hes captured everyone from supermodels to actresses and singers, and travelled the world along the way. For both the exhibition and the book, the poster and the book cover use the same photograph of gaga and is the only one of her featured. No other place in the world is quite so easily identified with just one adjective sexy. Testinos portrait of william and kate is a sickly sweet. Renowned photographer mario testino is being accused by multiple male models of abusing his power and sexually. Sep 25, 2014 to celebrate vogue japans 15th anniversary, the november 2014 edition is a special issue that has been photographed and guestedited by influential photographer and regular vogue contributor.
This biography of mario testino provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works and timeline. In 2012 mario testino established the notforprofit museo mate in lima to promote and support local and global culture in peru. Mario testino launches diana, princess of wales by mario testino at kensington palace in 2005. Jun 30, 2015 mario testino launches diana, princess of wales by mario testino at kensington palace in 2005. Wearing her spectacular dresses and posed so naturally by mr. Working with john vickers and paul nugent, testino began to develop his voice as a photographer. As costume, gender play, photojournalism, tradition, and fashion collide, this eden of male allure is testimony both to testino s unfailing eye for immediacy and elegance, and to the evolution of male selfexpression. Mar 01, 2006 mario testino makes her shine even more brightly than most photographers. His career highpoint came when he was chosen by princess diana for her vanity fair photoshoot in 1997. Mario testino makes her shine even more brightly than most photographers. Here at allure, we are tremendous fans of the now 61yearold photographer. A beautiful happy time for the princess is captured here in almost three dimensional beauty and grace by a worldclass photographer. Though testino studied law and economics at the university of lima and international affairs at the.
The art is spectacular, but the book could be a little bit more noble to reach the majesty of the images. In your face 20 january 26 july 2015 presents the full range of his photographic work, in 125 images, placing particular emphasis on its provocative contrasts. He has also created images for brands such as gucci, burberry, versace, michael kors, chanel, stuart weitzman, carolina herrera and. His work has been featured in magazines such as vogue and vanity fair.
Often imitated and never equaled, testino is graced with a natural ability to float effortlessly from studio to backstage to afterparty, producing stunning shots in any kind of situation. Aug 15, 2017 part of his collection will be auctioned online at sothebys from sept. The fascinating role mario testino played in one of giseles first magazine covers. Mario testino s 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.
Royal photographer mario testino accused of sexual exploitation. Caras beautyfollowing up the cover, cara delevingne strips down to basicsbeauty basics that is, for the october issue of allure magazine. The english model stars in the magazines best of beauty issue in a stunning shoot photographed by mario testino. This biography of mario testino provides detailed information. Serena williamss february 2018 vogue cover shoot captured by mario testino. Testino s second book by the acclaimed portrait and fashion photograper. Part of his collection will be auctioned online at sothebys from sept. Mario testino was born on october 30, 1954 in lima is a peruvian fashion photographer. As costume, gender play, photojournalism, tradition, and fashion collide, this eden of male allure is testimony both to testinos unfailing eye for immediacy and elegance, and to the evolution of male selfexpression. Mario testino has been a favourite of the royal family since the early 1980s. Mario testino dropped by vogue and royal wedding after sex. Known as one of the most prominent photographers of the last decade, mario testino has grown to become the goto for many esteemed celebrities and royals, as well some of the biggest fashion. Feb 16, 2015 explore marios world on social media mariotestino.