No-Flash Fashion

Fashion photography holds a significant yet unknown place in Antoni Miralda's career. This book reveals the impact of his work during the 1960s and 1970s, particularly his collaboration with ELLE magazine. Miralda's images featured models in unconventional spaces, challenging the traditional studio setting. He favored popular, uncliched places with high human density, showcasing the undiscovered side of historicist urbanism. "No-Flash Fashion" presents a detailed view of Miralda's work, highlighting his versatility and iconic status as a twentieth-century artist.

Format: Hardback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 04 July 2023
Publisher: RM Verlag SL

Fashion photography holds an enigmatic yet significant place in Antoni Miralda's career, despite its relative obscurity. This book provides a valuable insight into the profound influence his work had during that era. After establishing himself in Paris, Miralda embarked on a regular collaboration with ELLE magazine, spanning from 1964 to 1971. During this period, he worked on contemporary seasonal collections that were deeply intertwined with the art world. Among the numerous reports he undertook for ELLE magazine, one stands out for its remarkable notoriety. The featured model in this report is none other than the iconic Twiggy. At the time, most fashion images were captured in studios, but Miralda took a different approach. He ventured into the streets, into an unstructured and unpredictable space, challenging both the photographer and his team to make decisions on the spot. In contrast to the grandeur of Haussmann's Paris or the imposing cathedrals of Paris, Miralda sought out hidden corners of historicist urbanism. He favored popular, unconventional places with a high human density, offering a unique perspective on the city. No-Flash Fashion, with its contemporary design and references to fashion magazines and archives, presents a comprehensive view of the previously undiscovered work of one of the most versatile and iconic artists of the 20th century.

Dimension: 310 x 230 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788419233592