GUY BOURDIN: MISTRESS MAID, GB 019 Charles Jourdan, Autumn 1977 © 2008 The Guy Bourdin EstateGuy Bourdin, has brought a new aesthetic in photography and ads, inventing a new visual language between absurd and sublime, provocation and mystery. Among his numerous collaborations his huge work for Vogue. He passed away in 1991 but remains a true inspiration for various artists; among those, Madonna who had to go to court as accused of plagiarism in her video "Hollywood".
Hollywood by Madonna
The Kunshauwien Museum in Vienna presents a great retrospective with more 300 artworks showcased.
The exhibition includes modern prints, b/w 1950s vintage prints, Polaroids, cinefilms - early 1970s, landscape slide show, sketches and texts. The modern prints are a selection mainly from 70s early 80s and show timeless qualities. For the first time this exhibition unveils the wide spectrum of Guy Bourdin’s artistic work.
Guy Bourdin a Message for You at the Kunsthauwien - Until 22 June 2008.
To learn more: www1.kunsthauswien.com
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