29 Arts In Progress gallery presents the second part of the evolving exhibition entitled ‘Michel Haddi : Beyond Fashion’, the first major solo show in Milan by French-Algerian photographer Michel Haddi.
The second exhibition phase will allow the public as well as collectors to grasp the essence of Haddi’s work in his rather unusual shots packed with a street vibe and an urban soul but also with a sense of irony and sensuality that highlight the Artist’s multifaceted personality.
On display are the most exemplary images of a career spanning more than 40 years, part of an endless archive of famous faces, top models, icons and legends from the worlds of music and art. From David Bowie to Debbie Harry, from Djimon Hounsou to John Galliano, including shots of Nicholas Cage and Sarah Jessica Parker, to name but a few.
In order to pay tribute to such a vast line-up of photos, the second exhibition phase will present the public not only with nudes and unpublished shots, but also evocative, brightly-coloured pictures packed with Nineties tropical American atmospheres, often linked to certain emblematic advertising campaigns created by Haddi for international brands such as Versace, Chanel, Armani and Yves Saint-Laurent.
In the countless faces portrayed by Haddi, he has succeeded in capturing the spirit of his time through the celebrities who have populated the history of fashion, film and music. His take is intimate, personal and unconventional, just like much of his career, which is a far cry from that of a classic fashion photographer: having survived a troubled childhood, during which he clung to his dream of becoming a photographer, Haddi has dedicated his life to illustrating some of the key players in the historical and cultural changes of the last Century with a rare ability to capture, and then successfully replicate, the deepest essence of his subjects.
Haddi, which literally translates from the Semitic language as ‘the one who sees’, has succeeded in the difficult task of seeing, precisely, the true nature of the subjects who posed for him in front of his lens – actors, models or ordinary people – and to replicate their image, at times ironically and at other profoundly: all his photographs have a story to tell because they are authentic pictures, which play with the most common human emotions and, precisely for this reason, become indelible.
The second phase of the exhibition will open to the public on Tuesday, 16th January 2024 at the gallery in Via San Vittore 13 in Milan and will be animated by an exciting two-day event, entitled “Be A Legend”, a real live shoot with Michel Haddi.
“BE A LEGEND”
“Why don’t you become a Legend for one day like all the Legends I shot around the world?” – Michel Haddi
On the occasion of his first solo exhibition in Italy “Michel Haddi: Beyond Fashion”, presented by 29 Arts In Progress gallery in Milan, legendary photographer Michel Haddi will take live portraits of members of the public with his Polaroid Now Camera.
Photographing up to 200 people over this two-day event entitled “Be A Legend” (19 – 20 January 2024, from 11 am to 7 pm), each paying participant receives two intimate Polaroid portraits (88mm x 107mm each), one in color and one in black and white, framed and signed by the Artist, along with a signed certificate of authenticity for the experience.
Information to Participants
In order to secure your Polaroids by Michel Haddi, full price must be paid in advance (450 Euros including taxes). The information to complete the payment will be provided by 29 Arts In Progress gallery (29artsinprogress.com).
Availability is limited, and slots will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
Only confirmed participants will be photographed by Michel Haddi; the public is able to view these live sessions. Artworks produced are unique polaroid prints. All images are single take only and due to variants in chemical reaction within the polaroid process, they may show differently between shots.
To book your slot please contact:
Laura Saccomani | [email protected]
Event Details “BE A LEGEND”
Address: Via San Vittore 13, Milan (29 ARTS IN PROGRESS gallery)
Dates: Friday, 19th and Saturday 20th January 2024
Times: 11am – 7pm
Available Slots: 11am – 1pm / 3pm – 5pm / 5pm – 7pm
Michel Haddi – Beyond Fashion
January 16 – March 16, 2024
29 Arts In Progress
Via San Vittore 13
20123 Milan
www.29artsinprogress.com
