C-print (chromogenic print); mounted on plastic board
Europe, c. 1997; printed in 2000
Jean-Baptiste Mondino (b. 1949) – French photographer, graphic designer and director
Signed and numbered on verso ‘Mondino 5/9’
Copy 5 of a limited edition of 9
Image size: 40.8 x 30.7 cm
Very good condition
Jean-Baptiste Mondino has been commissioned for campaigns by numerous internationally well-known perfume and fashion companies such as Christian Dior; the auction record for one of his photographs currently sets at around €16,500

The motif of an ‘ethereal subway angel’ was developed in the course of a campaign for the perfume ‘L’air du temps’ by Nina Ricci. The intended idea was to create an urban angel that would come across us on the street, at the cinema or, as seen here, on the subway ready to mop up after our mistakes. The campaign was realized with the French actress Audrey Marnay, whose angel-like features were particularly suited for Mondino’s photographic approach.



The C-print is mounted on plastic board; it is signed and numbered on a verso attached label ‘Mondino 5/9’. The work is in very good overall condition. The image size is 40.8 x 30.7 cm and the sheet size is 56.1 x 46 cm. The framed overall dimensions are 57.5 x 47.5 cm; the frame is fitted with a typographic gallery label by ‘M+ B Photo, Los Angeles’ on verso.



Jean-Baptiste Mondino (b. 1949)

Jean-Baptiste Mondino began his career in the 1970s as art director for the famous Parisian advertising agency Publicis. After that, he worked as a graphic designer together with his partner Gerald Rufin, designing record and CD covers. In 1989 he founded the French production company Bandits. After working behind the scenes for many years, Modino has become a cult figure for young art directors and designers. He directed music videos for Björk, David Bowie and Madonna, developed advertising campaigns for major brands such as YSL, Dior and Jean-Paul Gaultier. He learned the art of photography as an autodidact. Numerous film and music stars as well as artists and designers including Sharon Stone, David Lynch, Britney Spears, Brian Ferry, Sophie Calle and Philippe Starck, have been photographed by him. (cbo)

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