Chris von Wangenheim (1942 - 1981)
1942-02-21Brzeg, Poland1981-03-09Saint-Martin, FranceGermany, France, USA
Chris von Wangenheim
Chris von Wangenheim is a German fashion photographer and one of the most avant-garde image-makers of the 20th century.
In his relatively short career (1968 to 1981) Chris von Wangenheim created legendary images for all the leading fashion publications of the 70's including Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Interview. He also created unforgettable ad campaigns for Valentino, Dior, Calvin Klein and Revlon.
At the height of his success, Chris died in a car accident in 1981 at the age of 39, leaving behind a tremendous legacy.
Date and place of birt: | 21 february 1942, Brzeg, Poland |
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Date and place of death: | 9 march 1981, Saint-Martin, France |
Nationality: | Germany, France, USA |
Period of activity: | XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Photographer |
Genre: | Candid photography, Portrait |
Art style: | Color photo, Fashion photography, Contemporary art |