José Manuel Ferrater, award-winning fashion photographer and film director, trained at Eina, is exhibiting ‘Two+One. 1984/2024’ at LAB 36 until 25 October.
The show presents a dialogue between two projects separated by 40 years, reflecting on how the fashion industry has shifted from highlighting iconic models and renowned photographers to prioritising anonymous figures to focus attention on brands.
The first series of photographs, taken in the artist's studio in Palo Alto in 1984, celebrates the individuality, essence, rebelliousness and humanity of the models. The second series, featuring faceless, anonymous models, critiques the trend towards depersonalisation, highlighting how the industry has evolved towards a more superficial and commercial representation.
Known for his transgressive, dark, ironic and sensual style, Ferrater excels in close-up portrait photography and the creation of complex images.
→ Dos+Uno. 1984/2024
→ LAB 36 (Trafalgar, 36)
→ From 26 September to 25 October