Helmut Newton in Milan. Legacy: an exhibition of the famous photographer’s shots at the Palazzo Reale
There is still time until June 25th 2023 in the rooms of Palazzo Reale in Milan to visit the exhibition dedicated to 250 photoshots by Helmut Newton. The exhibition is entitled Legacy, and was conceived to mark the 100th anniversary of the photographer’s birth.
The extensive retrospective was conceived on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the photographer’s birth (Berlin, 1920 – Los Angeles, 2004) only to be postponed due to the pandemic.
On display are 250 shots by Newton, including iconic photographs and previously unseen images presented for the first time in Italy. The exhibition, which will remain open until 25 June 2023, aims to explore the artist’s unique and provocative style.
The exhibition is organized by the Department of Culture of the City of Milan and produced by Palazzo Reale and Marsilio Arte, in collaboration with the Helmut Newton Foundation in Berlin.
The exhibition includes a retrospective curated by Matthias Harder, Director of the Helmut Newton Foundation, and Denis Curti. The exhibition offers the possibility to go through all the phases and developments of Newton’s life and career, from the beginnings to his last years of production.
The exhibited photographs, magazines, documents and videos will be accompanied by statements by the photographer, thus making it possible to reconstruct the socio-cultural context in which the inspiration of this extraordinary artist was born.
Newton, born in Berlin in 1920 to a wealthy Jewish family, expressed his interest in photography at an early age. He began his training at the age of 16, working alongside the famous fashion photographer Yva, but soon left the city to escape Jewish persecution.
After several trips as a photojournalist, Newton opened a small studio with the support of his future wife, the actress June Brunell, in Melbourne. In 1956, he began working with Vogue Australia, Vogue England and Henry Talbot in their joint studio in Melbourne.
Paris was to be the place where Newton achieved his inimitable style in 1961. Thanks to his collaborations with Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld, Newton captured the spirit of the times, creating images with a metaphysical slant, addressing themes such as the sexual revolution at the end of the decade.
In the 1970s, Newton’s images became increasingly provocative, disrupting the stereotypes of classical fashion photography. Newton tested social and moral boundaries, resulting in images that were both elegant and erotic, anarchic and playful.
The exhibition brings together a final selection of shots that are a powerful testimony to the photographer’s unique character and extraordinary vision. Until the end of his life, Helmut Newton continued to enchant and provoke with his unique interpretation of femininity. No other photographer has been published as much as him and some of his most iconic images have become part of our collective memory.
Thanks to agreements with the Helmut Newton Foundation, the exhibition will be shown in major European and international museums. At the Palazzo Reale it remains until summer 2023, then it will also be shown in Rome at the Museo dell’Ara Pacis in autumn 2023 and in Venice in the new photography centre ‘Le Stanze della Fotografia’ on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore in spring 2024.
Location address, date and opening hours of the exhibition dedicated to Helmut Newton at Palazzo Reale in Milan
Palazzo Reale, Milan, P.za del Duomo, 12 – From 24 March to 25 June 2023
The exhibition is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday (closed Monday), at the following times:
- Tuesday to Sunday 10 a.m. – 7.30 p.m.
- Thursday 10 – 22:30
Please note: last entry permitted one hour before closing time.
For up-to-date timetables, and for changes due to unforeseen circumstances, visitors are invited to check www.palazzorealemilano.it for updates.
How to get to Palazzo Reale in Milan by public transport
Palazzo Reale is at Piazza del Duomo 12 in Milan, in the shadow of the Madonnina and a stone’s throw from the Cathedral.
The nearest metro stop is therefore Duomo MM1/MM3, easily accessible from anywhere in the city.
You can also reach the exhibition venue using surface transport, buses and trams:
Tickets can be purchased at the exhibition box office, or online at Vivaticket. Presale tickets cost from 13 euros
- OPEN ticket: 17€
- Fixed-date full ticket: 15€
- Reduced-price fixed-date ticket 13€
- Special reduced ticket: 6€
- Family ticket for 1 or 2 adults + children (6 to 14 years): adult 10€, child 6€
All Info to reach Helmut Newton’s Exhibition at Palazzo Reale in Milan
Official website of the exhibition: https://www.mostrahelmutnewton.it/it/
Royal Palace website: https://www.palazzorealemilano.it/mostre/legacy
Organizer’s website: www.marsilioarte.it
Reservation is not compulsory for access to the exhibitions, but strongly recommended to avoid waiting. On the busiest days such as Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, entry cannot be guaranteed for visitors without a reservation.
Ticket offices at the venue are open during opening hours. Reservations are always compulsory for groups.
FAQ on Helmut Newton, the greatest photographer of all time
Who was Helmut Newton: An Icon of 20th Century Photography
Born in 1920 in Berlin, Helmut Newton was an internationally renowned photographer known for his daring depictions of the female nude. Newton’s art was bold and controversial, a fusion of eroticism, elegance and provocation.
Newton moved to Australia during World War II after fleeing Nazi oppression, as he came from a Jewish family. And it was in Australia that he began his career as a photographer. In 1956, after years of hard work, Newton got his first major assignment, a fashion series for the French Vogue.
Why did Helmut Newton become famous?
Newton’s fame is mainly due to his unique and provocative style. He was not afraid to push the boundaries of fashion photography, combining it with subculture and eroticism. This boldness made him an icon in his industry.
His work for the French magazine Vogue and other top fashion magazines, such as Harper’s Bazaar and Queen, brought him into the limelight. But real fame came with his series of nude portraits, which marked a before and after in fashion photography. These portraits were seductive, powerful and unmistakably Newton.
Why is Helmut Newton’s work a masterpiece of photographic art?
Newton’s art challenged conventions, pushing the limits of what was considered acceptable. His photographs were not only beautiful, but also bold, provocative and meaningful.
Newton succeeded in creating images that not only captured the audience’s attention, but also their emotions. Her works are more than just images – they are expressions of a vision of aesthetics and the role of women in society. His mastery lay in his way of conveying a powerful and meaningful narrative through the lens of his camera.
How did Newton’s art influence photography?
Newton reinvented the idea of beauty, taking fashion photography to a new level of audacity and provocation. His work helped define the aesthetics of fashion magazines such as Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, and his influence is still felt today.
Furthermore, Newton pioneered the representation of the female nude as a symbol of power and independence. This radically changed the way the female body was presented in photography and marked a turning point in art history.
Why is Newton still relevant today?
Newton’s relevance today is undeniable. His work continues to inspire photographers all over the world, and his photographs are exhibited in the most prestigious art museums. Newton redefined the role of the fashion photographer, turning him into a true artist.
His bold photographic style has helped move the boundaries of the possible in art, challenging conventions and creating new modes of expression. His work has influenced generations of photographers and will continue to do so for many years to come.
Helmut Newton was a great innovator, a lover of the female world, a provocateur, a forerunner of our time and a true master of photography. His boldness and vision changed the face of photographic art and his work will continue to inspire and provoke for many years to come.
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Helmut Newton in Milan, Photo Exhibition at Palazzo Reale
Find out all the details on the photographic exhibition dedicated to the centenary of the birth of the greatest photographer of all time, Helmut Newton in Milan
Event Type: Event
Event Attendance Mode: OfflineEventAttendanceMode
Event Status: EventScheduled
Performer: Organization
Performer Name: Municipality of Milan
Start Date: 2023-06-10 10:00
End Date: 2023-06-25 18:00
Availability: InStock
Availability Starts: 2023-06-10T10:00:36
