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David LaChapelle



David LaChapelle is one of my all time favorite photographers. He works in film and advertising and has published several books that showcase his talent of staging controversial scenes using famous people. His book titles include: LaChapelle Land, Hotel LaChapelle, Heaven to Hell, and Artists and Prostitutes. Mr. LaChapelle also directed Elton John’s Las Vegas show at Caesars Palace, The Red Piano.



Some of his more recent shows include: Rape of Africa (with Naomi Campbell), Jesus Is My Homeboy and Artist and Prostitutes.


To read reviews see photo from his books or to order his amazing art books click on one of these titles: LaChapelle Land, Hotel LaChapelle, Heaven to Hell, and Artists and Prostitutes.
Visit David LaChapelle's website.

19 comments:

  1. jeanette from everton terraceMonday, July 19, 2010 at 6:00:00 PM PDT

    I agree, amazing artist. Those last three look more like paintings than photographs.

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  2. essbeseeMonday, July 19, 2010 at 6:13:00 PM PDT

    elton really needs to rethink his whole toupee situation.

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  3. Ren- Lady Of The ArtsMonday, July 19, 2010 at 6:19:00 PM PDT

    Everton- I agree- My husband said the same thing- I think they might be photographs of images of his photograph- It was very hard to find good quality photos to share.
    Sherri- You don't like toupees?

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  4. goneMonday, July 19, 2010 at 6:31:00 PM PDT

    I really love this artwork/photography! Thank you so much for sharing. Simply amazing!
    Stay Fabulous
    Chara
    www.nothingbutfabulousity.com

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  5. TTuesday, July 20, 2010 at 12:59:00 AM PDT

    Totally agree - amazing creativity!

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  6. ilovemyhouseTuesday, July 20, 2010 at 1:07:00 AM PDT

    Again an amzing artist i didn't know! I'm checking the name of the artist that made my broken glass lamp. I bought it already 9 years ago so i hope i can find it. ( Stupid of me to not remember it:(

    XX

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  7. kTuesday, July 20, 2010 at 2:12:00 AM PDT

    I kind of love Jesus is my Homeboy

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  8. tulpenTuesday, July 20, 2010 at 5:51:00 AM PDT

    Love the Jesus one but, where's his crack pipe?

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  9. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFETuesday, July 20, 2010 at 9:04:00 AM PDT

    I've always loved his work as well. Fabulous post!

    Hope you're having a great day and thanks so much for the bday wishes :)

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  10. Ren- Lady Of The ArtsTuesday, July 20, 2010 at 9:14:00 AM PDT

    CL- Thank you
    FB-Welcome and thanks for commenting
    ILOVEMYHOUSE- Thanks for looking into it- for your own records and my knowledge!
    Krystal- ME Too
    Tulpen- Crack pipe, are you stereotyping?
    TAH- Thanks for commenting- Hope you do have a great one!

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  11. Silver StrandsTuesday, July 20, 2010 at 9:19:00 AM PDT

    Oh my! Absolutely amazing artist!
    oxox
    Denalee

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  12. Lillian CTuesday, July 20, 2010 at 10:26:00 AM PDT

    I LOVE David LaChapelle!! I actually met him a few months ago and saw an AMAZING art exhibit he had in Taipei. I'm so in love with his works - so provocative, culturally-relevant, artistic. He's amazing.
    (I was so happy to see this post. David LaChapelle was the topic of my very first blog post :)

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  13. Julia, the Thanksgiving GirlTuesday, July 20, 2010 at 12:23:00 PM PDT

    David LaChapelle is so unique!!! I can't say I'm a fan of each and every wrk of his, but I admire his style - when you see his work you just always know who shot it!!

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  14. kTuesday, July 20, 2010 at 1:58:00 PM PDT

    Interesting that you mention the couch surfing thing because I've been thinking about it! Do they let couples host? For some reason I thought they didn't - maybe that's a different service. It does sound like you had awesome experiences...I feel like I would be so nervous though! My friend and I are supposed to take a trip at the end of the year and she does couch surfing, I guess...so I will get the experience with her and see how it goes! I think I signed up and clicked on would be up for meeting for coffee...

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  15. JayniTuesday, July 20, 2010 at 3:02:00 PM PDT

    Hi! Thanks for finding me. Your "couch surfing" is definitely inspiring. But since we have the in-laws with us, I think we will save that one for next time!

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  16. Pat TillettTuesday, July 20, 2010 at 4:14:00 PM PDT

    Amazing work...

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  17. drollgirlTuesday, July 20, 2010 at 4:38:00 PM PDT

    SHIT! you beat me to this post! i had it all ready to go, but you beat me! oh well. :)

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  18. Heather TaylorTuesday, July 20, 2010 at 11:30:00 PM PDT

    His work is always so vibrant and bright. I like it LaChapelle :)

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  19. Punctuation MarkWednesday, July 21, 2010 at 8:58:00 PM PDT

    he is definitely a very talented guy... only he can do that kind of stuff!

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