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Overview
I am a chronicler of the moment.
Michel Comte, born on February 19, 1954, in Zurich, Switzerland, is a renowned Swiss photographer and filmmaker recognized for his influential contributions to the fashion and portrait photography realms. Throughout his illustrious career, Comte has captured the essence of celebrities, models, and cultural icons, with his work prominently featured in esteemed publications such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, and GQ. Beyond the realm of photography, he has collaborated with prestigious brands like Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, and Revlon, lending his artistic vision to impactful advertising campaigns. Michel Comte's versatility extends into filmmaking, where he has directed documentaries and short films, showcasing his talent for visual storytelling. -
Select Photography By Michel Comte
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Michel ComteGisele Bundchen, 1999
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Michel ComteGisele Bundchen for Vogue Italia, 1999
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Michel ComteGisele Bundchen, Cannes II, 1999
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Michel ComteGisele Bundschen Cannes I, 1999
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Michel ComteMacaulay Culkin, L'Uomo Vogue, 1998
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Michel ComteIggy Pop, L'Uomo Vogue, 1997
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Michel ComteSharon Stone, 1996
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Michel ComteNadja Auermann & Eva Herzigova, Vogue Italia, 1996
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Michel ComteBeauty and the Beast (Monkey IV), 1996
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Michel ComteBeauty and the Beast (Giraffe II), 1996
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Michel ComteHelena Christensen Sitting, 1995
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Michel ComteSting, L'Uomo Vogue, 1994
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Series
Michel Comte
Beauty and the Beast (Panther), 1996Archival pigment print26 x 22 Inches - edition of 20
35 x 29 Inches - edition of 7
47 x 59 Inches - edition of 3
69 x 86.5 inches - edition of 1Series: Beauty and the BeastCopyright The ArtistIn the world of self-taught photographer Michel Comte, each image is a culmination, a precise moment seized amidst a crescendo of anticipation. His subjects, often models and celebrities, are captured...In the world of self-taught photographer Michel Comte, each image is a culmination, a precise moment seized amidst a crescendo of anticipation. His subjects, often models and celebrities, are captured in a state of heightened drama, hinting at intricate narratives waiting to unfold. Women's nude forms frequently grace his lens, adding layers of complexity to his already charged compositions.
One of Comte's most renowned works features supermodel Giselle Bündchen in a 1999 portrait. With a scowl etched on her face, she takes a drag from a cigarette, her naked torso veiled only by the shielding of her arms. The remnants of smeared eye makeup and decadent diamond jewelry adorn her, creating a stark contrast against her raw vulnerability.
Yet, amidst the intensity of his portraits, Comte's lens also captures the sublime beauty of nature. Ethereal landscapes unfold, where clouds dissolve into the atmosphere and rays of light illuminate patches of vivid blue sky. It's within these juxtapositions — the raw humanity against the backdrop of the transcendent — that Comte's artistry truly shines.News-
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