Settimio Benedusi for Uovo Magazine captures a deep and controversial subject in a rather stylish way. His editorial deals with suicidal acts from hanging and falling to pill popping and bathtub drownings. Although the images could be considered very shocking, there is fragility to them that have nothing to do with the fashion. Instead, the Italian photographer manages to capture the beauty of the models even in their lifeless poses.
Quietly cinematic, Settimio Benedusi for Uovo Magazine focuses on the immediate moments just after the death occurs. Shot predominantly indoors, the photo shoot is hauntingly beautiful. Entirely romanticized, the editorial leaves people wondering why these gorgeous creatures have committed such a sad and desperate act.
What's Driving This Trend
- Dark Fashion Editorials
- Opportunity for fashion brands to explore edgy and controversial themes in their fashion photography.
- Romanticized Death Photography
- Opportunity for photographers to capture the beauty and fragility of life in dark and haunting images.
- Controversial Artistic Expression
- Opportunity for artists to provoke thought and challenge societal norms through visually striking and provocative art forms.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Photography
- Opportunity for fashion photographers to push boundaries and create visually captivating and thought-provoking images for magazines and brands.
- Visual Arts
- Opportunity for artists to explore dark and controversial subject matters through various mediums, including photography, painting, and sculpture.
- Fashion and Art Publications
- Opportunity for fashion and art magazines to feature daring and visually stunning editorials that evoke strong emotions and spark conversations.
