Limited 2004 1st edition 804 of 2500 copies.
From the Visionaire website:
In 46 UNCENSORED, Mario Testino reveals a keen sense of contemporary art, curating a selection of scintillating artworks themed around desire and sex. Testino selects sexually provocative works by artists like Marlene Dumas, Thomas Ruff, Ghada Amer, and Tracey Emin, many of which were rendered on customized tactile inserts like latex. “Sex is so integral to life,” Testino says. “If it wasn’t for sex, life would not exist. From that, one can derive so much inspiration.” The issue also contains a special portfolio of the photographer’s unpublished work, including five original prints of couples in their most intimate moments. A swatch of supermodel Gisele Bündchen’s bedsheets accompanies each copy.
Visionaire is an experiential agency that has been collaborating with artists, influencers, and fortune 500 companies for over 25 years. Visionaire conceptualizes and produces public art installations, film, immersive and interactive experiences, branded content, art multiples all curated through the lens of art, fashion, and contemporary culture.
Visionaire was established in 1991 with its roots in limited edition publishing which has since expanded into an experiential agency. Visionaire has been collaborating with artists, influencers, and Fortune 500 companies for over 25 years; conceptualizing and producing public art installations, film, immersive and interactive experiences, branded content, and art multiples through the lens of art, fashion, and contemporary culture.
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