Iconic Portraits Captured by Renowned Photographers

Iconic Celebrity Photographs

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Celebrity Photography Exhibition

Explore an exhibition featuring celebrity photographs captured by some of the world’s most acclaimed photographers. The extraordinary images encapsulate moments of fame, beauty, and artistry that define our understanding of pop culture and celebrity life.

Featured Photographers

This exhibition includes works by notable photographers such as:

  • Patrick Demarchelier
  • Abe Frajndlich
  • Thomas Hoepker
  • Arnold Newman
  • Bruno Bernard
  • Elliot Erwitt
  • Greg Gorman
  • Jeanloup Sieff
  • Karin Szekessy
  • Marc Riboud

Iconic Images

A new exhibition at In Focus gallery in Cologne, Germany is displaying celebrity photographs shot by some of the world's most acclaimed photographers. Here, Abe Frajndlich captured pop artist Roy Lichtenstein.
A new exhibition at In Focus gallery in Cologne, Germany is displaying celebrity photographs shot by some of the world’s most acclaimed photographers. Here, Abe Frajndlich captured pop artist Roy Lichtenstein.
Muhammad Ali puts forward the fist that made him famous in this 1966 shot by Thomas Hoepker.
Muhammad Ali puts forward the fist that made him famous in this 1966 shot by Thomas Hoepker.
Arnold Newman photographs the legendary Pablo Picasso staring intently into the camera.
Arnold Newman photographs the legendary Pablo Picasso staring intently into the camera.
A 1946 chocolate advert sees a young, red-haired Marilyn Monroe photographed by Bruno Bernard, also known as Bernard of Hollywood. Bernard was known for his images of Hollywood pin-ups.
A 1946 chocolate advert sees a young, red-haired Marilyn Monroe photographed by Bruno Bernard, also known as Bernard of Hollywood. Bernard was known for his images of Hollywood pin-ups.
Another image of a slightly older, slightly blonder Monroe, this time by Elliot Erwitt.
Another image of a slightly older, slightly blonder Monroe, this time by Elliot Erwitt.
Known for her roles in "L.A. Confidential" and, more recently, "50 Shades Darker" Kim Basinger was once a fashion model. She is photographed here by Greg Gorman.
Known for her roles in “L.A. Confidential” and, more recently, “50 Shades Darker” Kim Basinger was once a fashion model. She is photographed here by Greg Gorman.
Political figures also featured in the exhibition. This portrait of Che Guevara was shot in Havana, Cuba.
Political figures also featured in the exhibition. This portrait of Che Guevara was shot in Havana, Cuba.
Andy Warhol was more likely to be behind the camera taking iconic images of the world's most famous celebrities than in front of it. However, Greg Gorman managed to get a photograph of a sunglasses-wearing Warhol.
Andy Warhol was more likely to be behind the camera taking iconic images of the world’s most famous celebrities than in front of it. However, Greg Gorman managed to get a photograph of a sunglasses-wearing Warhol.
In this photo from Harper's Bazaar, we're taken behind the scenes of Alfred Hitchcock's hit movie "Psycho." Posing with model Ina Balke, Hitchcock plays up to the camera for photographer Jeanloup Sieff.
In this photo from Harper’s Bazaar, we’re taken behind the scenes of Alfred Hitchcock’s hit movie “Psycho.” Posing with model Ina Balke, Hitchcock plays up to the camera for photographer Jeanloup Sieff.
Jeanloup Sieff took this 1985 photo of actress Charlotte Rampling.
Jeanloup Sieff took this 1985 photo of actress Charlotte Rampling.
French singer Yves Montand smiles at Sieff's camera under from under a lowered brim.
French singer Yves Montand smiles at Sieff’s camera under from under a lowered brim.
German writer Siegfried Lenz chews on his pipe in this image by Karin Szekessy.
German writer Siegfried Lenz chews on his pipe in this image by Karin Szekessy.
Chairman Mao Zedong, photographed by Marc Riboud, is pictured in 1957 clinking glasses.
Chairman Mao Zedong, photographed by Marc Riboud, is pictured in 1957 clinking glasses.

Conclusion

The collection of these iconic images not only preserves the past but also celebrates the ongoing influence of celebrity culture in contemporary society. The art of celebrity photography continues to evolve, yet it remains an essential window into the lives of the famous.


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