People say that my work somehow leads them into fiction. This happens to me when I’m in Berlin. I can feel the city’s emotional power—where beauty, trash and mystery are always dragging me in. You can see my work at the Lumas gallery.
Beauty, trash and mystery emerge in Berlin.
About
There have been many masters of fashion photography, but there are only a few that have maintained their presence over the decades. Jacques Olivar (*1941) is one of them. His portraits subtly tread a territory between fashion, pin-up, and Hollywood. Every generation needs an updated version of the photographs one might traditionally find in a soldier’s locker or a sailor’s room, but Olivar decidedly widens this target group with his exquisite, upgraded pinups. These icons are there for all to take pleasure in; they are the contemporary form of glamour.
KW Inst. for Contemporary Art
Foremost modern art Institution
Take the slide into art. Located in an abandoned margarine factory.
Paris Bar
Time for a french kiss
My Café de Flore Berlin. At least one drink is a must in that bar that is not a bar.
C/O Berlin
Visual Dialogues
Rheims, Parr, et al. at C/O you can always count on notable photographic exhibitions.
Contemporary Fine Arts
Up to date
More Meese. Located in David Chipperfields classy building vis-à-vis Museum Island.
Bandol sur Mer
The Pinnacle of Zeal
Trés francais on Torstrasse. Selected french wines and exquisite food in this former kebab stand.
Cinema Paris
The name says it all
The name says it all. Very traditional french place in the Maison de la France.
Clärchens Ballhaus Mitte
Dusty Dance
Dancing the Wilhelminian Style. Great spot for a shoot but also perfect for a dusty dance.
