Exhibition
Arthur Elgort
The snap shot style
Arthur Elgort Naomi Campbell in Paris, 1988 Courtesy of Arthur Elgort and Staley-Wise Gallery
Arthur Elgort Wendy Whitelaw, Park Avenue, New York, 1981 Courtesy of Arthur Elgort and Staley-Wise Gallery
Arthur Elgort Helena Christensen, New Orleans, VOGUE UK, 1990 Courtesy of Arthur Elgort and Staley-Wise Gallery
Arthur Elgort Christy Turlington, Interview Magazine, 1987 Courtesy of Arthur Elgort and Staley-Wise Gallery
Arthur Elgort Kate Moss on Fiat, Paris, VOGUE Italia, 1994 Courtesy of Arthur Elgort and Staley-Wise Gallery
Arthur Elgort Kate Moss at Café Lipp, Paris, VOGUE Italia, 1993 Courtesy of Arthur Elgort and Staley-Wise Gallery
Arthur Elgort Models after the Azzedine Alaia Fashion Show, Paris, 1986 Courtesy of Arthur Elgort and Staley-Wise Gallery
Arthur Elgort New York City, VOGUE, 1978 Courtesy of Arthur Elgort and Staley-Wise Gallery
Arthur Elgort Linda Evangelista, VOGUE Paris, 1989 Courtesy of Arthur Elgort and Staley-Wise Gallery
Arthur Elgort Christy Turlington at La Coupole, Paris, British Vogue, 1988 Courtesy of Arthur Elgort and Staley-Wise Gallery
Arthur Elgort Gia, Fire Island, New York, VOGUE Italia, 1980 Courtesy of Arthur Elgort and Staley-Wise Gallery
Arthur Elgort Praire Story: VOGUE, 2001 Courtesy of Arthur Elgort and Staley-Wise Gallery
Arthur Elgort Rosie Vela, 1977 Courtesy of Arthur Elgort and Staley-Wise Gallery
Arthur Elgort Maggie Rizer, VOGUE, 1998 Courtesy of Arthur Elgort and Staley-Wise Gallery
Arthur Elgort Mad Max: VOGUE, 2000 Courtesy of Arthur Elgort and Staley-Wise Gallery
Arthur Elgort Naomi Campbell in Paris, 1988 Courtesy of Arthur Elgort and Staley-Wise Gallery
Arthur Elgort created a sensation in his 1971 debut in British Vogue when a breath of fresh air wafted into the world of fashion photography. His free and easy snapshot style freed his models to move. Young and pretty models wore less make-up, were more casual and lively and moved about freely in the natural light and outdoor locations such as city streets, pools, and beaches which characterized his style. Elgort quickly became one of the best known and most emulated photographers and his influence changed the face of fashion photography.
Arthur Elgort was born in 1940 and raised in New York City. He studied painting at Hunter College and transitioned to photography. He attributes much of his spontaneous and liberated style to his lifelong love of music and dance, especially jazz and ballet. In his long career he has worked on major advertising campaigns, as well as on French, Italian, British Vogue and American Vogue, where he continues to work today. He has published several books, including Personal Fashion Photographs, 1983, and the best seller Models Manual, 1994.
Arthur Elgort, 1970-2010
Until May 14th
Staley-Wise Gallery
560 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
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