Helmut Newton (1920, Berlin – 2004, Los Angeles), "Big Nude XVIII, Monte Carlo (Eva Tettamanti), 1993/2000s."

Biography
An icon of 20th-century photography. He became famous for his female nudes. His subjects are strong and self-assured. He was discovered by the Australian edition of *Vogue*. From the late 1950s onward, he focused on fashion photography. In 1961, he settled in Paris, which sparked his most creative period. At that time, he shot photo sessions for the Paris edition of “Vogue.” He worked for designers such as Yves Saint Laurent and Thierry Mugler. In 1980, he released the “Big Nudes” series, which further cemented his reputation as a controversial figure. He photographed celebrities such as Carla Bruni, Naomi Campbell, Madonna, Catherine Deneuve, Elizabeth Taylor, Monica Bellucci, and Luciano Pavarotti. In 1999, he published the book *SUMO* with Taschen. The publication played a huge role in the subsequent growth of the prestigious publishing house. Since 2003, his works have been on display at the Helmut Newton Foundation in Berlin.