Newton, Helmut, 1985 May 21
Scope and Contents
The recording begins in the middle of Helmut Newton's presentation with a student inquiring about color versus black and white photography. Newton misunderstands the question, interpreting it as a matter of preference for models of color. He then expresses his opinions about fashion and fashion photography, as well as his practice. The workshop ends with a question and answer session.
Dates
- 1985 May 21
Extent
1 1/4 inch Audio Cassette (00:10:09 duration)
Biographical / Historical
Helmut Newton, born in 1920, was a German-born fashion photographer. Newton fled Germany in 1938 and was sent to Australia, where he began working in fashion, theater, and industrial photography. Newton later moved to Paris, where he achieved international attention. During his long and varied career, Newton’s photographs have appeared in Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, and are included in the collections of major art museums around the world. The Helmut Newton Foundation in Berlin was established shortly before his death in 2004.