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Spoon Magazine, 2016 – Our need for consolation is insatiable
Emmanuel Gimeno was born in France in 1968. Whilst he thought his destiny lay in painting and drawing, he earned his diploma with distinction from the prestigious institution of the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in 1990, having completed a thesis in photography. Since, Gimeno has spent over three decades traveling around the world, pursuing his artistic work and directing various creative projects.
He also left his mark on the fashion and lifestyle publication industry. His unconventional photographs have been featured in numerous highly-regarded magazines, including Harper’s Bazaar, Depeche Mode, Spoon, and Twill Magazine, among many others. His unique approach to image-making, using techniques such as image sequences, fragmented-cut negatives, and multiple exposure, creates moods that captivate and often challenge viewers.
Despite remaining underground and offbeat from the mainstream art world, Gimeno’s work regularly garners critical acclaim, resulting in worldwide exhibitions. His recent works involve mixed media constructions, fusing photography, drawing, and writing to produce profound and intriguing creations.
R.T, 2023
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Let Lite Magazine, 1998
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Harper’s Bazaar, 2000
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Harper’s Bazaar, 2000
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Twill Magazine, 2001 – I love New York
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Crème Magazine, 2001 – Alenka, skin with pleasure
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Spoon Magazine, 2015 – Vulnerable transitions
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Spoon Magazine, 2000 – Ocean Drive
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Spoon Magazine, 2015
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Spoon Magazine, 2002 – Chronos
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Dream Team Magazine, 2017 – Into the trees
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Spoon Magazine, 2018 – In the eye
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Spoon Magazine, 2018 – In the eye
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Spoon Magazine, 2016
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Dream Team Magazine, 2017
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Spoon Magazine, 2016 – Abigail
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Spoon Magazine, 2016 – Crush it and disappear
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Spoon Magazine, 2014 – Watching you while you’re looking at the world
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M Style, 1999 – The Woman who fell to Earth
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Twill Magazine, 2004 – The real colour of Bordeaux
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Harper’s Bazaar, 2000 – unpublished
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Twill Magazine, 2002 – Away Flying
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Spoon Magazine, 1995 – Summer Madness, Issue Zero
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Julia Douglass, 1999 – Album cover
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REC (Red Eye Contest) | Paris – New York DJ’s connection Project, 1999 – Album covers