BARBIERI Gian Paolo (Photographer)

It is a typically dramatic example of Gian Paolo Barbieri's work. In 1997, he directed Vivienne Westwood's first-ever campaign, which was based on the work of the sixteenth-century painter Holbein. For Barbieri this was more than fashion work. It was the creation of a filmic tableau that indulged all his passions: proportion, minute detail and a desire to seal the moment. In 1965 Barbieri photographed the first cover of Italian Vogue. His work for that magazine and others opened doors to advertising work for designers such as Valentino, Armani, Versace and Yves Saint Laurent. Barbieri's work continues to have influence well into the digital age, blurring the line between art and fashion. 

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