Helmut Newton
Overview
Helmut Newton (1920–2004) was a German-Australian photographer celebrated for his provocative, highly stylized fashion and portrait photography. Born in Berlin, Newton fled Nazi Germany in 1938, eventually settling in Australia, where he began his career as a photographer. He rose to international prominence in the 1960s and 1970s through his work with Vogue and other leading magazines. Known for his bold use of eroticism, sharp contrasts, and cinematic staging, his images often challenged conventions of gender, power, and desire. Newton’s distinctive vision helped redefine fashion photography, making him one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century.
Featured Exhibitions
Hotel Room, Place de la République, Paris, 1976
Gelatin Silver Print
Self Portrait with Wife and Models, Vogue Studio, Paris, 1980
Gelatin Silver Print
Fashion shoot for British Magazine (Model wearing sarong), 1973
Gelatin Silver Print
American Vogue, Viviane F., Hotel Volney, New York, 1972
Gelatin Silver Print
