Arthur Elgort
Overview
Elgort made his photographic debut in British Vogue in 1971 and rapidly established his reputation as an innovative fashion photographer. His relaxed and easy snapshot aesthetic was a clear break from the staid studio photo sessions that had come before. His choice of models – most notably Kate Moss and Christy Turlington – contributed to his lively, personality-led style. Moving in and out of the frame, his models were often placed in the real world and shot in natural light, showing the potential of what fashion photography could be.
For over 40 years, Elgort’s work has appeared regularly on the covers of and inside Vogue and he has also worked for Glamour, GQ, Rolling Stone, and Teen Vogue amongst others. Throughout his career he has also shot advertising campaigns with fashion labels as Chanel, Valentino and Yves Saint Laurent.
Featured Exhibitions

Kate Moss, Café Lipp, Paris, 1993
Gelatin silver print

Heather, Susan, and Irene, VOGUE Italia, 1991
Gelatin silver print

Kate Moss, Vogue Italia, Nepal, 1933
Gelatin silver print

Christy Turlington, New Orleans, 1990
Gelatin silver print

Kate Moss, Paris 1993
C-type print

Kate Moss, Hotel Raphael, Paris, 1993
C-type print

Kate Moss, Los Angeles, 1995
C-type print

Shaun Casey, Harper’s Bazaar Italy, 1978
Gelatin silver print

Mic and Keith Blowing Smoke,1981
Gelatin silver print

Christy Turlington, New York, 1987
Gelatin silver print

Azzedine Alia and Naomi, NYC 1987
Gelatin silver print

Amphitheater, Taormina, Sicily, 1989
Gelatin silver print

Gia, Fire Island, New York, 1980
Gelatin silver print

Helena Christensen in New Orleans, British VOGUE, 1990
Gelatin silver print