David LaChapelle and Celebrity Narrative

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Explore the role of photography in the explosion of celebrity culture in the 80s and 90s, and how David LaChapelle’s work contributed to a new kind of narrative of public figures and expanded story-telling and portraiture. Featuring panelists Jodi Peckman, a Rolling Stone contributor with a 30-year tenure, holding the title of Director of Photography through its heyday; Mickey Boardman, Editor at Large of Paper Magazine; and Kira Pollack, Creative Director of Vanity Fair.

This event is brought to you by Fotografiska Academy.