Ben Trovato http://bentrovatoblog.com Pure Inspiration Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:04:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Fall On Stony Ground by Max Modén MIKAs Stockholm. Shot at a rainy day in the Swedish archipelago, Fall On Stony Ground is a nice and toned down fall story. First time Max was featured on BTB was about a year ago, then with his former partner Waldemar Hansson, who's also a BTB regular. Credits: Photographer: Max Modén Stylist: Lisa Carlén Hair/Make up: Anna Frid Model: Malin Å/Mikas Photo assistant: Hanna Thalén ]]> http://bentrovatoblog.com/editorial/fall-on-stony-ground-by-max-moden/ Photography by Luc Braquet Today, at the age of 25, I am obsessed with photography!" His influences are quite varied, and he is always storing up visual inspiration: "- Photos, paintings, or films… I am naturally quite curious and always crave for more. " Here's some of his work: ]]> http://bentrovatoblog.com/photography/photography-by-luc-braquet/ The Camera Club Launches We all have TEENAGE FANTASIES", and includes among others, the works of Emily Abay, that was featured on BTB back in May. Read more about The Camera Club and their first exhibition here. ]]> http://bentrovatoblog.com/news/the-camera-club-launches/ Rest in peace Corinne Day, you will be missed Alexandra Shulman states: "Corinne was a photographer of huge talent and integrity. Her work for British Vogue was entirely original and will always be remembered. She could capture raw beauty like few others." Although Corinne Day was regularly commissioned by Vogue, we at BTB would like to pay tribute with the famous 'Third Summer of Love' photo shoot for The Face magazine which launched Kate Moss' career back in 1990. Rest in peace Corinne Day.. ]]> http://bentrovatoblog.com/news/rest-in-peace-corinne-day-you-will-be-missed/ Easy Born Wild Ride by Jason Lee Parry Qvest, Easy Born Wild Ride, featuring the two beauties Masha Rudenko and Nadiya Chenko. Jason was featured on BTB for the first time back in April, and said this about what inspires him: "- Living in a tent in my living room and drinking whiskey for days on in, that’s when the ideas really start to flow. Or any kind of fort will do. 60s and 70s playboy mags, old motorcycle films, Jim Morrison’s Poetry, long road trips with little cash, recklessness, total freedom to be myself, Guy Bourdin, long walks at 3am, my beautiful humble woman, activities that have no meaning, bad weather, complete confidence without cockiness, being with people who do before they think, Very Small Towns and Villages, just doing shit that’s out of the ordinary." The post also includes a video from the shoot. Credits Photographer: Jason Lee Parry w/ current studio LA Photography assistant: Jenny Sirney Stylist: Leila Baboi and Danielle Defoe Models:  Masha Rudenko and Nadiya Chenko w/ photogenics Hair: Kristina Brown ]]> http://bentrovatoblog.com/editorial/easy-born-wild-ride-by-jason-lee-parry/ Venice Biennale 2010 Architecture Awards
  • Golden Lion for the best National Participation to the Kingdom of Bahrain
  • Golden Lion of the best project of the Exhibition People meet in architecture to junya.ishigami+associates
  • Silver Lion for a young promising participant of the Exhibition People meet in architecture to OFFICE Kersten Geers David Van Severen + Bas Princen
    • Furthermore special mentions were awarded to Amateur Architecture Studio, Studio Mumbai Architects and Piet Oudolf. Architect and urbanist Rem Koolhaas can add the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement to his already extensive list of prices and awards. ]]>     http://bentrovatoblog.com/news/venice-biennale-2010-architecture-awards/     Photography by Guillaume Lechat - Before that I was to shy. Even after that I was still shy but I started taking pictures anyways. And I've got this really bad memory so that's a good way to remember my life and people I met. My work is very autobiographical." His work has been published in several respected publications, such as Oyster and Yen, but Guillaume doesn't do it for the money or the fame. "I don't work to be published, or for money. I work for myself. Even if my mum is proud when she sees my name in a magazine. She is pointing it and scream 'That's you! Here, that's my son!' That's always funny, but annoying in the same time." When asking him about his inspirations, he continues: "- Well.. I will say dogs running on the beach. No. I don't know. It's just a feeling I think.. I like simple things (I'm a simple guy), no artifice, no pretend. I let things come naturally to me. I never try to force myself, I think If you force yourself, you are not as inspired as if something comes naturally. There is no name for the best inspiration, it's something you just feel. Also dogs running on the beach (naked dogs, no jackets…) and Justin Bieber because he has shiny hair." At the moment he's doing a lot of work for Oyster, and is featured in the new issue with a big story about badass teenagers: "- They go back to a lost school, we shot this near Sydney. The place is crazy, imagine a huge abandon school from the 90s, trashed and lost. Some guys built a skate ramp in a classroom! I'm also working on different personal projects. I like to be prolific, but not too much. I try to be really bored too, and it's hard, but when I become bored I start to think about what I really want to do and then i become productive. I suppose i just need to be bored and feel bad and then escape to the boredness with ideas and hope. It s all about balance." Guillaume has worked in both LA and Paris, but is now enjoying life in Sydney: "- I live in this little wood house in a quiet street, I wake up with birds… Some of them are loud talkers but we are all friends." Here's some of his work: ]]> http://bentrovatoblog.com/lifestyle/photography-by-guillaume-lechat/ BTB news is here! There are a lot of exciting things happening on the fashion photography- and photography scene in general, and I believe BTB could grow to be a great platform where the most exciting news can be gathered on one site. So with BTB news we will be covering news relevant to the regular BTB reader, be that gallery openings, magazine launches, equipment updates, and other photography, art and fashion related topics. With the news section comes a greater editorial responsibility. As a consequence Björn Van Poucke will join BTB and contribute in maintaining this ever-growing blog. Van Poucke is the guy behind the brilliant Banksy Street Art, and I believe he will be able to help BTB meet the growing expectations of the readers. I hope you’ll enjoy this development, and please help spread the word. Got news? Tell us! Thank you, Marius Troy]]> http://bentrovatoblog.com/news/btb-news-is-here/ Love Lights by Mikael Vojinovic - Women, women, and women!" Having followed his work for a while I was very excited when Mikael provided me with the exclusive and vibrant story Love Lights, taking place at Pigalle, the famous red-district in Paris. Credits: Photography: Mikael Vojinovic Stylist: Marz Make-up: Emilie Peltier Hair: Jerome Tiercelet Model: Linnea @ Karine Location: Pigalle, Paris ]]> http://bentrovatoblog.com/editorial/love-lights-by-mikael-vojinovic/ Photography by missAlessia - Other than that I am inspired by a certain state of mind, the body, geometry, city lights, music, architecture and movies." At the moment she's occupied with a personal project called Travelling Around Music, which she is doing together with event and art manager Anna Mastrolitto. Here's some of Alessia's work: ]]> http://bentrovatoblog.com/photography/photography-by-alessia-laudoni/