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Jean-Pierre Kalfon by Arnaud Baumann - Baumann's Little Black Book Collection
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Edition of this artwork
Edition of 18. | 7 in XS, 7 in S, 3 in M and one single print in L
Type of print
C-Print
Signature
On the back.
Certificate of Authenticity
Yes, included by the gallery.
Year of Creation
1981 - 1983
Fine Art Artist
Arnaud Baumann
Collection
Baumann's Little Black Book
Jean-Pierre Kalfon, born in Paris on October 30, 1938, is a French actor, director and theater director. From his early days in the 60s, he attracted attention with landmark roles in New Wave films, working with directors such as Jean-Luc Godard and François Truffaut.
Kalfon has diversified his artistic career, navigating between cinema, television and theater. His magnetic screen presence and ability to embody complex characters have firmly established him in the French film landscape.
At the same time, he has explored theatrical directing, successfully helming several productions. His passion for classical and contemporary theater has led him to play major roles while contributing to the cultural enrichment of the French stage.
Throughout his career, Kalfon has evolved with French cinema, adapting his style to changing times and trends. His varied filmography bears witness to his versatility, ranging from committed dramas to light-hearted comedies.
Jean-Pierre Kalfon remains a respected figure in the entertainment world, embodying the artistic spirit and creativity that have characterized French cinema for decades. His career, rich in success and prestigious collaborations, continues to inspire subsequent generations of artists.
Baumann's Little Black Book
In the 1980s, Arnaud Baumann set himself a challenge: to take nude portraits of his friends, which he would publish in the book "Carnet d’adresses" (Little Black Book). The first photo, to convince others, was a leaping self-portrait in his apartment. Nudity in photography was not so common, especially among men. Reiser's photo dates from November 11, 1982, a year before his death [on November 5, 1983]. Reiser had told the photographer a few years earlier, "If one day you make a portrait of me, I would like it to be as a knight." The series ended with a self-portrait in flames, an ultimate act of acknowledgment towards the models laid bare.
Arnaud Baumann
Arnaud Baumann, French portrait photographer and videographer, was born in 1953 and left an indelible mark on the world of photography. His career began alongside photographer Xavier Lambours, with whom he had the opportunity to capture unique and intimate moments by photographing the behind the scenes, hysterics and editorial conferences of Hara Kiri and Charlie Hebdo magazines. This experience marked the start of a promising career.
Over the years, Baumann has been published in renowned magazines such as Hara Kiri, Libération, Le Nouvel Observateur, Télérama, VSD, Paris Match and Géo, thus demonstrating his talent and versatility as a photographer.
During one of the key periods of his career, from 1978 to 1983, Baumann immortalized the evenings at Fabrice Emaer’s “Palace”. Through his photographs, he captures the very essence of these extravagant evenings, immersing us in the electric and liberated atmosphere of a bygone era.
Baumann devotes a large part of his career to portraiture, becoming a master in the art of revealing the essence of well-known personalities and cultural actors. His portraits are imbued with depth and sensitivity, to the point of capturing the soul of his subjects.
Throughout his career, Baumann reinvented his style while remaining faithful to what makes him a generational photographer. His process rethinks the links between the structure of his vision and the reality that surrounds it. His photographs are recognizable by their precise framing, precise colors and always mastered compositions.