Today, May 1st, 2023, famed French fashion and portrait photographer Michel Haddi and his gallery, 29 Arts in Progress, have revealed two of the shots that will be showcased at the upcoming Photo London photography art fair (May 10-14, 2023, at the Courtyard Pavilion, Somerset House, Stand G27). Additionally, there will be a special book signing for a collection of lost Kate Moss Polaroids.
Michel Haddi’s Legacy:
29 Arts in Progress will feature some of the most sought-after works by Michel Haddi, who has shot for the greatest fashion magazines and has photographed numerous global icons, such as David Bowie, Liza Minnelli, Denzel Washington, Aretha Franklin, Uma Thurman, Veruschka, and Linda Evangelista, capturing intimate moments and the very essence of those he has portrayed.
Kate Moss and Cameron Diaz: Iconic Images:
Among the principal highlights are a young Kate Moss on the brink of an epic career and an unposed shot of feminist Cameron Diaz in the early nineties.
Other Featured Photographers at 29 Arts in Progress:
The gallery will also showcase unconventional color works by Italian master of fashion photography Gian Paolo Barbieri, rare Polaroids of iconic ‘90s supermodels by British photographer Rankin, and large format Polaroids of ethereal women by the eclectic Italian artist Toni Meneguzzo.
A Memorable Encounter with Kate Moss:
In Michel Haddi‘s words: “So the story goes like this, I first met Kate in Los Angeles while I was working with Lolita Davidovich for Interview Mag. I couldn’t do pictures that day as I was busy, but in the back of my mind, I thought she was a great girl. Anyway, back in New York, I had to do a shoot like the mother of all shoots, a film plus the campaign, and the film would be shown in all the Bloomingdales department stores all over the USA, and guess who they proposed to me, a young model called Kate Moss, and I said of course, she will be perfect. I had met her a couple of weeks before when I had to shoot her for a British men’s magazine. When I think of Kate, I think of the Little Mermaid of Copenhagen; that was my idea behind this shot.”
Don’t miss the chance to witness these stunning never-before-seen images at the Photo London art fair, where Michel Haddi and other prominent photographers will showcase their works and share their experiences in the world of fashion and art.