Guy Bourdin (1928 - 1991) - photo 1

Guy Bourdin

Guy Bourdin was a French photographer and artist who is best known for his innovative and provocative fashion photography in the mid-20th century. He was began his career as a painter before turning to photography.

Bourdin's photographic style was characterized by his use of bold colors, surreal imagery, and provocative themes. He often incorporated elements of eroticism and violence into his work, challenging traditional ideas about beauty and femininity.

Bourdin's photographs were widely published in fashion magazines such as Vogue, and he became known for his collaborations with fashion designers such as Charles Jourdan and Issey Miyake. His work was highly influential, and he is considered one of the most important fashion photographers of the 20th century.

Bourdin's legacy as an artist and photographer continues to inspire new generations of artists. His innovative techniques and bold aesthetic continue to push the boundaries of fashion photography and have had a significant impact on contemporary art and culture.

Date and place of birt:2 december 1928, Paris, France
Date and place of death:29 march 1991, Paris, France
Nationality:France
Period of activity: XX century
Specialization:Artist, Photographer
Art style:Realism, Surrealism, Black & white photo, Color photo, Fashion photography

Creators France

Charles-André Van Loo (1705 - 1765)
Charles-André Van Loo
1705 - 1765
Guy Peellaert (1934 - 2008)
Guy Peellaert
1934 - 2008
Anatoly Vasilyevich Lunacharsky (1875 - 1933)
Anatoly Vasilyevich Lunacharsky
1875 - 1933
Jean Effel (1908 - 1982)
Jean Effel
1908 - 1982
Gerard Edelinck (1640 - 1707)
Gerard Edelinck
1640 - 1707
François-Hubert Drouais (1727 - 1775)
François-Hubert Drouais
1727 - 1775
Zofya Piramovich (1880 - 1958)
Zofya Piramovich
1880 - 1958
Pierre L'Enfant (1704 - 1787)
Pierre L'Enfant
1704 - 1787
Ferdinand Goetz (1874 - 1941)
Ferdinand Goetz
1874 - 1941
Laure Albin-Guillot (1879 - 1962)
Laure Albin-Guillot
1879 - 1962
Pierre-Adrien Pâris (1745 - 1819)
Pierre-Adrien Pâris
1745 - 1819
Mathieu Le Nain (1607 - 1677)
Mathieu Le Nain
1607 - 1677
Bohuslav Reynek (1892 - 1971)
Bohuslav Reynek
1892 - 1971
Nikolai Ivanovich Istselennov (1891 - 1981)
Nikolai Ivanovich Istselennov
1891 - 1981
Jean-Jacques Lebel (1936)
Jean-Jacques Lebel
1936
Jean Simeon Rousseau de la Rottiere (1747 - 1820)
Jean Simeon Rousseau de la Rottiere
1747 - 1820

Creators Black & white photo

Paul Wyss (1897 - 1984)
Paul Wyss
1897 - 1984
Constantin Hölscher (1861 - 1921)
Constantin Hölscher
1861 - 1921
Charles Tunnicliffe (1901 - 1979)
Charles Tunnicliffe
1901 - 1979
Alexander Ehhalt (1964)
Alexander Ehhalt
1964
Zdzisław Beksiński (1929 - 2005)
Zdzisław Beksiński
1929 - 2005
Theodore Penleigh Boyd (1890 - 1923)
Theodore Penleigh Boyd
1890 - 1923
Achille Cattaneo (1872 - 1931)
Achille Cattaneo
1872 - 1931
Charles Albert Porcher (1834 - 1895)
Charles Albert Porcher
1834 - 1895
William Fraser Garden (1856 - 1921)
William Fraser Garden
1856 - 1921
Leberecht Lortet (1826 - 1901)
Leberecht Lortet
1826 - 1901
Jakob Eberhardt (1820 - 1889)
Jakob Eberhardt
1820 - 1889
Joseph Quinaux (1822 - 1895)
Joseph Quinaux
1822 - 1895
Vasily Maksimovich Maksimov (1844 - 1911)
Vasily Maksimovich Maksimov
1844 - 1911
Yue Minjun (1962)
Yue Minjun
1962
Alfred Stevens (1823 - 1906)
Alfred Stevens
1823 - 1906
August Allebé (1838 - 1927)
August Allebé
1838 - 1927
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