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David LaChapelle — Amanda Lepore: Addicted to Diamonds, New York
David LaChapelle

Amanda Lepore: Addicted to Diamonds, New York

A maximalist explosion of glamour and excess, this chromogenic print by David LaChapelle features transgender icon Amanda Lepore draped in a cascade of glittering diamonds against a characteristically hyper-saturated, theatrical backdrop. LaChapelle's signature style transforms the image into a surrealist fantasy, blurring the boundaries between fine art, fashion photography, and pop culture spectacle. The work celebrates Lepore as a living, breathing objet d'art, her porcelain beauty and curvaceous silhouette elevated to the level of myth through LaChapelle's bold, cinematic vision.

Medium
Chromogenic print.

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April 1, 2014

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David LaChapelle, Amanda Lepore: Addicted to Diamonds, New York

A maximalist explosion of glamour and excess, this chromogenic print by David LaChapelle features transgender icon Amanda Lepore draped in a cascade of glittering diamonds against a characteristically hyper-saturated, theatrical backdrop. LaChapelle's signature style transforms the image into a surrealist fantasy, blurring the boundaries between fine art, fashion photography, and pop culture spectacle. The work celebrates Lepore as a living, breathing objet d'art, her porcelain beauty and curvaceous silhouette elevated to the level of myth through LaChapelle's bold, cinematic vision.

Medium
Chromogenic print.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Renowned Photographer, Photography, Surrealist Photography, Glamour Aesthetic, Male Artist, Provocative Mood, Glamour And Excess, Pop Art Photography, Contemporary Artist, American Photographer, Pop Art, Chromogenic Print, Celebrity Subject, Portrait Photography, Established Artist, Vibrant Colors

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Hamilton Selway Gallery