Hans Feurer | |
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Born | Hanspeter Feurer 22 September 1939
St. Gallen, Switzerland |
Died | 16 January 2024 | (aged 84)
Nationality | Swiss |
Known for | fashion photography |
Website |
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Hans Feurer (born Hanspeter Feurer, 22 September 1939 – 16 January 2024) was a Swiss fashion photographer who lived in Zürich, Switzerland.
Hans Feurer was born in Switzerland in 1939. [1] After studying art there, he worked as a graphic artist, illustrator and art director for several advertising agencies in London. In 1966, after buying a Land Rover and leaving for Africa, he decided to embark as a professional photographer. He returned to London, rented a studio, and started working on his photographs. At the end of 1967, [2] Hans Feurer’s work was recognized and his professional career officially launched. [3] Feurer died on 16 January 2024, at the age of 84. [4]
In 1974, Feurer collaborated with Pirelli Calendar, [5] as well as with famous fashion magazine for their time, Deutsch Sven [6] and English Nova. Both magazines are no longer in print.
In 1983, Feurer had the opportunity to photograph a campaign for French luxury house Kenzo, with renowned model Iman. [7] He is one of the most effectively marked[ clarification needed] photographers of his generation and was often requested by fashion magazines such as Vogue, [8] Elle, Numero and Another. [9]
In 2013, publishing company Damiani Editore gave Feurer the opportunity to publish a photography book, [10] which ended up being the subject of an exhibition at the Parisian concept store, Colette, at the end of September 2013. [11] In January 2014, Rome fashion week invited him, as guest of honor, to display some of his photographs. In June 2014, Hans showed a collection of his work at the Moscow contemporary art gallery RuArts, [12] with the support of Vogue in Russia.