So what happens when world renowned, respected and adored photographer Mario Testino meets the face, that is Kate Moss? Exceptionally beautiful photographs are taken. Obviously. And eventually 18 life size portraits are curated into a exhibition entitled Kate Who? Not only this, but to coincide with this exhibition a collection of these images have been published in a book titled simply, Kate Moss. The relationship that exists between the two is evident in each photo, and shows the awareness and familiarity that clearly progressed and grew over their two decades of working together. Whilst Mosses career is often documented, what is so very intriguing about Testinos work is the character that he has found in Kate. Testino is renowned for his glamorization of celebrity culture and how he plays with this. However these images vere away from this, the images are often less about the perfect fashion shot and more about tempting controversial ideas and themes. It is everything you would expect when you put one of the most talented, innovative, and creative photographers behind the camera, along with one of the most fashionable and beautiful faces in front of the lens. So, KATE WHO?
By Katriona Flynn
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