Helmut Newton. BABY SUMO

Helmut Newton (1920–2004) was one of the most influential photographers of all time. He first achieved international fame in the 1970s while working principally for the different international editions of Vogue , where he was celebrated for his controversial scenarios and the ability to make a thoroughly planned photograph seem fresh and dynamic. His many titles and awards include Commandeur dans l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres .

June Newton (1923–2021) has worked as a photographer under the pseudonym Alice Springs since 1970. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications, including Vanity Fair , Interview , Elle , and Vogue . Her many famous subjects include William S. Burroughs, Catherine Deneuve, Graham Greene, Vivienne Westwood , Ralph Gibson , Roy Lichtenstein, Robert Mapplethorpe, Yves Saint Laurent, and Nicole Kidman.