Snow White, Antwerp 2008, 8x10 Polaroid, shot on Deardorff field camera. Artwork on 150x190 Plexiglass , edition 1/9. Certificate of authenticity included.
Evocative, sensual, and imbued with an air of timeless elegance, Marc Lagrange’s work is a tribute to beauty and desire. With a distinct affinity for nudes and portraiture, he masterfully constructed opulent, cinematic settings where eroticism and intimacy intertwine. His artistry lay not only in composition but in his ability to cultivate an atmosphere of trust and vulnerability, allowing his subjects to reveal facets of themselves beyond mere pose or performance.
Lagrange was bold, yet his vision never succumbed to the overtly provocative; instead, he orchestrated each image with the poise of a master storyteller, transforming the photographic encounter into an exquisite act of expression. His heroines exude the glamour of classic Hollywood while maintaining the rich depth and painterly sensitivity reminiscent of the Old Masters—poised, alluring, and tantalizingly just beyond reach.
Marc Lagrange’s artistic process was deeply rooted in the connection and chemistry he shared with his models/actresses. For him, this bond was not merely an aspect of the creative workflow but the essence of his photographic narrative. (Photo 3)
Celebrated by critics and avidly collected worldwide, Lagrange’s oeuvre continues to captivate. Throughout his career, he exhibited extensively across the globe and published seven acclaimed books, including Polarized (2009), Marc Lagrange 20 (2011), XXML The Book (2011), Diamonds & Pearls (2013), Senza Parole (2016), and Chocolate (2019). His artistic legacy firmly establishes him as one of the most distinguished photographers of the early 21st century.