“Mario took me to a new level of glamour. I don’t think anybody had seen me as any kind of sexy model before he did. He was the one that transformed me. Before him I was just a grungy girl, but he saw me differently.”
-Kate Moss
Mario Testino OBE is widely regarded as one of the most influential fashion and portrait photographers of our times. He has documented subjects from A-list stars, supermodels and artists, to subjects that he has encountered throughout his travels, from magnificent cities by night to mysterious landscapes and private soirees. Testino’s visionary approach to his photography, which oozes with glamour, color, life and sex appeal, has put him at the center of fashion photography from Gucci to Versace, Valentino to Ralph Lauren. His Peruvian heritage acts as a subtle influence, bringing another dimension of vivacity to his artworks.
Testino’s work has been exhibited at museums around the world, among them the National Portrait Gallery in London, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, the Shanghai Art Museum, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza in Madrid, the Metropolitan Museum in Tokyo and more than sixteen books have been published on his work.
Testino’s solo exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in London was the most visited exhibition the gallery had ever held.
Solo exhibitions of his work have been presented at galleries such as Yvon Lambert in Paris and Phillips, Hamiltons Gallery and Timothy Taylor in London. In September 2020, a Testino print from a sold-out edition of 2 + 2 APs sold for a record £225,000 at Phillips.
Alongside his 40-year practice as a photographer, Testino is a creative director, museum founder, art collector, fine art collaborator and entrepreneur.
I’m constantly looking to reinterpret moments that have been magical in my life, and digital photography has given me the opportunity for it to be as much from my imagination as my reality.
NFT technology has opened an opportunity to reach a new audience, experiment with motion and complement my gallery shows, books and exhibitions.
I’m excited to be pushing forward this dramatic new chapter for the art world which could change so much.
As an art collector for 30 years, I see so much promise in this for artists and collectors, it opens up so many possibilities. At one point photography wasn’t considered fine art by the art world, look how things have changed. This evolution could be quicker and even more fantastic.
– Mario Testino
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- VOGUE CHINA SPECIAL EDITION
Notable Sales
Mario Testino’s iconic photography has made an indelible mark on the world of high fashion. As a result his artwork, from prints to originals are highly sought after amongst various collector communities. Photo books alone sell for north of $1,000; edition prints typically start as high as $20,000 USD, with special edition prints such as Exposed, Kate Moss, London selling for $225,000 or higher.
Four Iconic Portraits
Kate Moss, London
Editions: One
Pricing: Accepting Offers Only
*Owner will receive an autographed copy of KATE MOSS BY MARIO TESTINO
**A 24 hour auction will ensue once reserve price is met
FOUR ICONIC PORTRAITS
Win a Rare Physical Token
Purchase any edition from the Iconic Four Portraits Collection and be entered into a raffle to receive a Gisele Bündchen, Cara Delevingne or Amber Valetta Infinite Objects physical token.
Gisele Bündchen, Rio De Janeiro
Editions: 10
Pricing: $5999
*3 editions will be reserved by the artist
*Final edition will be auctioned
**Purchasing an edition enters you into a raffle to win a rare physical token.
Cara Delevingne, New York
Editions: Open Limited Edition
Pricing: $1499
*Artworks will be available for 15 minutes only, from 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM PT on April 13
**Each edition purchased enters you into a raffle to win a rare physical token.
Amber Valetta, Rio De Janeiro
Editions: Open Limited Edition
Pricing: $799
*Artworks will be available for 15 minutes only, from 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM PT on April 13
**Each edition purchased enters you into a raffle to win a rare physical token.
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