David LaChapelle - Heaven to hell

Building upon the success of "LaChapelle Land" and "Hotel LaChapelle," this volume nearly doubles its predecessors in scope, presenting an electrifying collection of saturated, visually arresting imagery. LaChapelle's lens interrogates contemporary culture through portraits of global icons and marginalized subjects alike, examining the intersections of celebrity, identity, and social hierarchy. Employing his signature ornamental aesthetic, the photographer transforms glamour into social commentary, revealing the darker implications of consumer culture and human consequence. An essential acquisition for collectors and those engaged with contemporary visual discourse.

Witness the culmination of LaChapelle's artistic vision in this meticulously crafted volume that synthesizes influences spanning Renaissance aesthetics, cinematic language, scriptural imagery, and contemporary pop culture. The photographer's distinctive visual vocabulary emerges as a profound reflection of our current moment, interrogating the complexities of modern existence through richly layered compositions. Presented in the trilogy's signature hardcover boxed format with sumptuous production values, this edition represents an indispensable addition to any serious collection of contemporary photographic practice.

Dimensions: 11” x 14.5”
Pages: 345 pages, full color, hardcover book/boxed 
Remarks: Rare and out of print