Claudia & Karl: Deutsch-Englisch

No stranger to controversy, his bold, stylized images constantly broke new ground. BourdinÆs sophisticated aesthetic made dramatic use of shapes and colour and his subtexts were tantalizing and often bizarre. He made complex, surreal narratives his hallmarkùlinking simple objects with complicated stories. Many of his tableaux were enigmatic, guiding the viewer into a dream world laden with sex, bizarre juxtapositions and sometimes a hint of violence. Highly successful, his images graced the pages of Vogue, HarperÆs Bazaar and many others. His work helped defined the brands of Chanel, Ungaro and Bloomingdales.