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Self-portrait with pink shorts and balloons, Paris, 2017, © Juergen Teller, All rights reserved
Juergen Teller
i need to live
German photographer Juergen Teller is best known for his candid portraits of celebrities, influential fashion editorials and distinctive campaigns for various designers. The exhibition presents over 1000 works, bringing together both personal and commissioned bodies of work, recognizable images, and new photographic series as well as videos and installations. i need to live represents Teller’s reaction to existential incidents which have shaped his life, sometimes in tragic ways. With his unique imagery, Teller celebrates the value of being alive, whilst acknowledging the fragility of human existence.
Info
The exhibition contains images and videos of nudity, displayed throughout the exhibition.
Credits
Curated by: Thomas Weski
In collaboration with: Juergen Teller and Dovile Drizyte
Exhibition design: 6a architects, London
With the support of: Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello
Highlights
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