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// Paris. Sens Uniques from the series Rose, C'est Paris by Bettina Rheims, created in 2009, is a striking black-and-white pigment print that explores themes of identity, femininity, and eroticism. The composition centers on a woman with a platinum blonde wig, posed confidently in vintage lingerie with a label reading Paris Sens Uniques placed over her chest. Set against an opulent background with candle-lit chandeliers and classic furnishings, the image juxtaposes elegance and provocation. Rheims’s use of monochrome enhances the timeless, cinematic quality of the piece, blending the surreal with the sensual. Known for her bold explorations of female identity and empowerment, Rheims captures a scene that is both seductive and confrontational, inviting viewers to contemplate the boundaries of femininity and performance.

Bettina Rheims (France, 1952) is a French photographer renowned for her provocative portraits that explore themes of femininity, sexuality, and identity. Her notable works include 'Female Trouble' (1989) and 'Chambre Close' (1992). Rheims has collaborated with novelist Serge Bramly and has been honored with the Grand Prix de la Photographie de la Ville de Paris in 1994.

Bettina Rheims

Paris. Sens Uniques (from: Rose. C'est Paris), 2009

Name: Paris. Sens Uniques (from: Rose. C'est Paris), 2009
SKU: 8378

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I still find myself having to justify being a woman taking pictures of naked women.
- Bettina Rheims

Bettina Rheims is best known as a French photographer. Her biggest inspiration is drawn from the female model, which showed in her first exhibition; a series of strip tease artists and acrobats. Rheims' subjects range from famous and unknown females and other gender related themes, such as the exploration of androgyny. She often likes to pose questions about her subjects to create a focused piece of work. Up until the 90s, Rheims worked with black and white photos. She slowly transitioned into a variety of color series, as she felt it brought the flesh of her subjects to life, adding to the reaction she was trying to evoke. Her color photography involves plenty of social commentary on the id of women and parodies of gender roles. Her later work reveals stories through photographs, collaborating with Serge Bramly, a French writer, to bring autobiographical events to life. She has also been involved in advertising campaigns for large house fashion brands, such as Chanel. Her wide success has also led to her to take portraits of famous women for international magazines.

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Bettina Rheims

Paris. Sens Uniques (from: Rose. C'est Paris), 2009

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