Is photography art? Is fashion design art? The answers to these two may determine whether or not you think fashion photography could be considered fine art. It seems more people than not are agreeing it is an aesthetically appealing, awe inspiring form of creation.
Photographs initially intended for the pages of magazines are now making their way into art galleries and museums.
It wasn't always so, though, as fashion photography, along with nude images, were frowned upon. One famous photographer, George Platt Lynes, went so far as to destroy all his negatives before his 1955 death for fear his works would be looked at in disfavor.
"Now fashion photography can help a fine-art career, and vice versa," PopPhoto wrote. "In fact, an increasing number of gallery shows are coming from fashion sources. One prime example was the Click Chic exhibition organized this fall by Dan Halm."
Click Chic featured over 50 images from Roderick Angle, Guy Aroch, Maki Kawakita, Ryan Michael Kelly, Chiun-Kai Shih and Sarah Silver. Some of their works are featured in the gallery.
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Fashion Photography as Fine Art
Click Chic Exhibit
Trend Themes
1. Blurring Boundaries - The convergence of fashion photography and fine art is blurring the boundaries between traditional art forms and commercial photography, offering opportunities for innovative collaborations.
2. Artistic Transformation - Fashion photography's transition into fine art is providing opportunities for photographers to explore new artistic mediums, techniques, and concepts, leading to disruptive innovation in both industries.
3. Changing Perception - The acceptance of fashion photography as fine art is challenging traditional perceptions of what constitutes art, opening doors for new perspectives and diverse artistic expressions.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Photography - The evolution of fashion photography as a fine art form presents opportunities for photographers to expand their creative boundaries and experiment with unconventional approaches.
2. Fine Art - The incorporation of fashion photography into the realm of fine art offers artists new avenues for exploring themes of beauty, identity, and societal norms, pushing the boundaries of traditional artistic practices.
3. Gallery and Museum - The inclusion of fashion photography in gallery exhibitions and museum collections opens up new avenues for showcasing and appreciating the artistic value of fashion, while also attracting a wider audience to the art world.