Torero spanish edition afanador, ruven, faciolince, hector abad on. His work is distinguished by an opulent classicism nuanced by an irreverent point of view. First book by colombianborn, new york photographer afanador. His work appears in most major fashion magazines in the world as well as in the new yorker. Youre the embodiment of latin american heritage, and your work exudes spanish roots. Probably, you would go to the library or a bookstore. Afanador, ruven, photos, poems by gloria maria pardo vargas, introduction by hector abad. Torero, hello jay, congratulations for matador tablero i love toreros. Afanador s admiration of male beauty is very apparent in this book of images. Afanador opens the door to the famously closed society of. Many memories of my childhood are a great inspiration, particularly the pageantry of the religious rituals in colombia, where i grew up.
John galliano is the head of dior and one of the most innovative fashion designers working today. The first option takes a lot of time, and it is not very convenient because not all books can be taken home. Ruven afanador wiki, biography, net worth, age, family. His idiosyncratic visual language is informed by the fierce emotion and lavish style of his latin american heritage, filtered by an exquisitely mannered elegance saturated with.
Ruven afanador is a fashion and portrait photographer based out of new york city. His work often showcases extravagent dreamlike images. Matadors of colombia, mexico, peru and spain spanish edition by ruven afanador epub. Torero spanish edition, cl book by ruven afanador 2. Photographed by ruven afanador for his book torero. The book is a visual celebration of the world of bulldz ghting torero or matador. With torero, ruven afanador juxtaposes the incredible beauty of young bullfighters and oldworld latin traditions with a coutureinspired vision of the opulent costumes and the ritualistic elements of the matador culture, and narcissism, an integral aspect of fashion photography. Photographer who published the books torero, sombra, and mil besos. Ruven afanador is considered one of the leading photographers working in celebrity and fashion photography. You will find all the basic information about ruven afanador. With torero, ruven afanador lays open a world of poignant beauty and sensuality not the atmosphere of the bullfight, but. Ruven afanador is an internationally renowned photographer of limitless imagination, powerful vision and profound sense of self. Torero is the exquisitely produced first book by noted colombianborn, new yorkbased fashion photographer ruven afanador. Matadors of colombia, mexico, peru and spain by ruven afanador, gloria maria pardo vargas, what would you do first.
Matadors from colombia, mexico, peru and spain ruven. Jan 2, 2015 explore mcelikels board ruven afanador. Home love, photography torero by ruven afanador enlaces. Afanador opens the door to the famously closed society of bullfighters, offering his elegant, private view of the. Also, the beauty pageants and the passion all the people had for them. His commercial clients include arista, cacharel, christian dior, elektra et al. Hoy en dia, ruven afanador ha trabajado con revistas como vogue, elle, rolling stone, new york times. But it is in his three books that the singularity of afanadors rare aesthetic and charged eroticism become truly evident. Fully illustrated with blackandwhite reproductions of photographs. Ruven afanador is born and raised in colombia and owes very much to italian cinema and the glamour of italian fashion catwalks in milan. You dont have to agree with bullfighting to appreciate torero, ruven afanador s photo series which brings to the surface the usually latent but always present homoerotics of the sport. Ruven afanador is the author of two photographic monographs, including the highly collectable torero. These were part of a book collection in 2001 which seems now to be out of print. Harpers bazaar arabia rihanna julyaugust 2014 magazine issue.
In 2002, in conjunction with torero, the first series of oneman gallery exhibitions featuring. Checkout ruven wiki age, biography, career, height, weight, family. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Torero ruven afanador first edition, first printing. New york, new york, june 10 july 31 2002 torero, arte fino gallery, zurich, switzerland. Fine in original white papercovered boards and fine pictorial dust jacket. I thought it was pleasing that afanador features some of the torero s in their costumes on one page and nude on the opposite page in the same pose. He has an eye for capturing the attitude, machismo, and inherent beauty and vulnerability of these brave men. Torerosigned 2001 1st edition signed hc book for sale online. He lived there until adolescences, surrounded by breathtaking mountains and immersed in old traditions and enchanting rituals that imbued everyday life with mystery and wonderment. See more ideas about photography, portrait and flamenco. Sport man folk costume gypsy costume costumes matador costume flamenco dancers spanish culture folk art captain hat. He is a longtime contributor to vogue, vanity fair, and elle, as well as the new york times. It consists of highly stylized black and white portraits of spanish and latin american matadors in the studio, dressing room, and in the ring.
Book torero ruven afanador matadors isbn 390816348x. The faheyklein gallery is pleased to present the photographs of ruven afanador from his latest publication, mil besos kisses, a celebration of the women of flamenco from southern spain. Matadors of colombia, mexico, peru and spain spanish edition by ruven afanador doc. Ruven afanador is a colombianborn photographer best known for his book torero 2001, a collection of blackandwhite portraits of matadors from mexico, colombia, peru, and spain. Ruven afanador is able to show us, as no one ever has, the profile and grace of the living bullfighter. He lived there until adolescence, surrounded by breathtaking mountains and immersed in old traditions and enchanting rituals that imbued everyday life with mystery and wonderment. This exquisite collection is a must for collectors of this particular genre of work. Ruven afanador mil besos and torero book available for mil besos february 11 through march 27, 2010 reception for the artist thursday, february 11, 79 p. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices.
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