SIMON P - The Crucible B&W, Spring/Summer 2014, Le Grand Palais Paris

Technique: Photography 

Medium: Chromogenic Print in Diasec ( Acrylic & Aluminium Mounting )

Certificate: Certificate of authenticity signed and numbered by the artist

201 x 160 cm - limited edition of 3 + 1 artist proof 

More Sizes and Editions:

120 x 150 cm - limited edition of 10 + 2 artist proof

70 x 88 cm - limited edition of 10 + 2 artist proof 

Information about the artist: Simon was born in Lancashire, Northern England. He was raised in Royston a small mining village in  South Yorkshire. He studied Fine Art for many years specializing in Painting and Sculpture. He is an influential photographer producing advertising for a wide range of high level clients including :Chanel, Dior, Nike, Reebok, Speedo, Adidas, Nokia, Hastens, Marriott, Mont Blanc, Falke. Since his debut exhibition in Miami Basel in 2008 Simon has become one of the most collectable photographers of his generation. His artwork is held in prestigious collections and museums worldwide. In 2015 Simon founded  Orcadia Film, a cinema production company. Simon lives between Paris, New York and a farmhouse in northern France.

Information about the artwork: With a staircase at each end, and an orchestra in the middle featuring guest starring musician Sebastien Tellier in a pastel suit, Karl Lagerfeld unveils a ‘Cambon Club’ setting. Simon was on the roof and achieved an unique view of the focal point - a gigantic, magical, old-fashioned zoetrope.