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“I LOVE THE BODY Let’s take it as an anticipated and corrected Oktoberfest, at least ju-
dging by the vitality and contagious cheerfulness of the shots of the
IN MOVEMENT. German Ellen von Unwerth in the “Heimat” series (the same name book
I LIKE THE NUDE is edited by Taschen in a ‘ limited edition” of 1,500 copies). Because
for the photographer - with a modeling past - nothing is more important
BODY IN MOVEMENT.”
than freedom, of codes, languages, sensations: “I grew up in an orpha-
nage free of any inf uence and conditioning”, says the camera artist,
who makes a tribute - or to put it in her way, a parody - of the uses and
customs of Bavaria. With the models in vintage or modern dirndls, (the
traditional dress inspired by the Bavarian costumes) made by Bavarian
designers, moving in sexy poses with a touch of provocative erotism
borrowed from the aesthetics of Helmut Newton, one of the great ma-
sters in the universe of Ellen von Unwerth.
And think that she would ever think of taking the camera in her hands
until her lens crossed a still unknown Claudia Schiffer, portrayed for
Elle France in 1988.
“She was a sweet girl, but only when I saw the photos I noticed her
resemblance to Brigitte Bardot. Soon after, she set out for the Guess
Jeans campaign and it acted as a springboard for my and her career”.
After Claudia, arrived Eva Herzigova and Nadja Auermann to crown
a rare artist’s quality, such as the ability to take away prejudices and
inhibitions - and often dresses - of some of the most famous women in
the fashion system and not only such as Madonna, Naomi Campbell,
Rihanna and Kate Moss. From fashion to her beloved Bavaria, told in
the “Heimat” series on a captivating and engaging photographic jour-
ney - mostly feminine - with a healthy dose of humor and vivacity.

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