Great interview, fascinating details. This stuck with me:
“The campaign was my first and only work for the fashion industry. I said yes because they pay better than documentary work. The amount of money they offered is enough to pay the rent for my house in Milan for about 18 months. I'm 45. I have to pay my rent, bills, and I want to go out to dinner with my girlfriend. So if somebody comes to me and says, “We’ll pay you well for two days,” it's not easy to say no.”
Thank you for this great reporting. I had wondered when I could hear the side of the story from the viewpoint of Gabrele Galimberti. In an ideal world, Balenciaga would also make a public apology directly to him, and the other individuals involved in these horrible photoshoots.
Amy, this interview is beautiful and much more important than it seems at first glance. It paints a bigger picture about how commercial interests co-opt art for their own end and not actually care about the art, the artist or the consequences. I am proud to support journalism like yours.
Great interview, fascinating details. This stuck with me:
“The campaign was my first and only work for the fashion industry. I said yes because they pay better than documentary work. The amount of money they offered is enough to pay the rent for my house in Milan for about 18 months. I'm 45. I have to pay my rent, bills, and I want to go out to dinner with my girlfriend. So if somebody comes to me and says, “We’ll pay you well for two days,” it's not easy to say no.”
Completely agree. It's hard to turn down big paychecks as an independent creative.
Thank you for this great reporting. I had wondered when I could hear the side of the story from the viewpoint of Gabrele Galimberti. In an ideal world, Balenciaga would also make a public apology directly to him, and the other individuals involved in these horrible photoshoots.
Thank you!
Amy, this interview is beautiful and much more important than it seems at first glance. It paints a bigger picture about how commercial interests co-opt art for their own end and not actually care about the art, the artist or the consequences. I am proud to support journalism like yours.
Thank you so much Tanja!
This is a great story. Thank you for interviewing the photographer and getting his side of the story.
Thanks so much, Janice
Wonderful article - thanks for the insights
Thank you so much!