Although alluring, the idea of a sensual wonderland seems to be permanently beyond our grasp. Yet so compelling is the notion, we would do almost anything to attain such bliss. It is the tension and instinctive drama of this age-old quest that David Drebin chronicles in his latest work – aptly titled, Chasing Paradise. These skillfully arranged scenarios convey the thrill of deeply illicit adventures. We find ourselves intrigued, yet also slightly concerned by the risks. Never before has temptation seemed so tantalizing – or so worth pursuing.
Internationally exhibited in the finest galleries, New York-based DAVID DREBIN is known for his sensual storytelling. His compositions are almost cinematic in their ability to convey plot lines and emotions at a glance happiness, humor, and sometimes melancholy.
Chasing Paradise - David Drebin . TeNeues . 27.5 x 34 cm / 10 5/6 x 13 3/8 in. . 200 pp., hardcover with jacket . Approx. 100 color photographs . Text in English, German, and French . € 79.90 $ 95 £ 65 ISBN 978-3-8327-3279-0
Photographer Marc Lagrange presents in his new publication titled 'Senza Parole' a broad array of distinctive approaches – everything from starkly straight nude studies to Lagrange’s more typically intricate and exotic compositions. The photographer’s devoted followers will still find the dream-like eroticism he is known for, yet, in this work, each photograph is one of a kind, with Lagrange’s hallmark of technical perfection. As one would expect from Lagrange, each tableau is carefully configured with not a single detail left to chance.
Marc Lagrange's fascination with sculpture led him to seek out settings that somehow embody the sculptural arts. For this oeuvre he traveled to Pietrasanta (Italy), which has long enjoyed the patronage of artists, due to the region's fine marble, which has been treasured since the days of Michelangelo. Staying closer to home, the iconic "Handelsbeurs" in Antwerp (Belgium) was an irresistible temptation: an architectural marvel if ever there was one. Last visit was Paris, where an artist's loft filled with baroque decadence created the perfect atmosphere for a Fellini inspired shoot.
Based in Antwerp, MARC LAGRANGE has developed a reputation for his opulent and timeless settings—a world where sensuality and seduction both play key parts. It is desire rather than its fulfillment that fascinates Lagrange. Not surprisingly, his otherworldly images have met with critical acclaim, being collected and exhibited in all corners of the globe. Lagrange’s previous publications include teNeues’s highly successful, Diamonds and Pearls.
The publication is also available as Collector's Edition in a limited Edition of 50 copies. Elegant nude photography in an elegant package - a highlight for everyone who loves Marc Lagrange's art. This collector's edition includes a finely crafted slipcase with the book and a portfolio with one of two signed and numbered photo prints for € 2000 only - Pre-publication price until December 31, 2015: € 1750 .
And on September 29, 2015, the book launch will take place at Groeningemuseum (Bruges, Belgium) in collaboration with Absolute Art Gallery which will showcase his works from 3-25 October, 2015.
Senza Parole - Marc Lagrange . published by teNeues . Size: 28 x 35.5 cm / 11 x 14 in. . 208 pp., hardcover with jacket . 55 color and 104 duotone photographs . Text in English and French . € 79,90 $ 95 £ 65 . ISBN 978-3-8327-3298-1
