Helmut Newton Nude Photography

Breaking taboos and documenting and shaping society’s changing attitudes to sex and female empowerment have assured Helmut Newton’s position as one of the world’s most celebrated and distinguished photographers. He had fearless ability to celebrate humanity through controversial and innovative portraiture. Indeed author JG Ballard has argued that Newton was in fact nothing less than ‘the world’s greatest visual artist’. Newton's technical accomplishment is steadfast, with classically meticulous use of light: bold, clean and crisp, highlighting flawless skin that illuminates the frame. Shooting breathtaking photographs portraying generations of fashion, film and musical icons over 70 years, his work was the staple of Vogue, Harpers Bazar and Playboy. His images are instantly recognisable as much for his style as for the countenance of the sitter. Owning a distinct ability to compose the figure within a landscape, Newton's work invites you to examine the structure of the human form itself, its flesh, its bones, its joints, and question how it moves. ‘There’s a definite contrast’, Helmut Newton says, ‘between the figures and the location - I like that kind of California backyard look; clapboard houses, staircases outdoors. I get inspired, in America, by a certain kind of sleaziness.’ Newton's 'Cyberwomen' ride the boarder between empowerment and exploitation with unabashed sexuality; the thick, sticky scent of sensuality drips casually from the lines and curves of every subject. Yet his nudes lift the female body far from simple life studies or artist's muse, to hold an altogether more potent self presence. Brimming with rebellious attitude through scowling faces, dangerous situations or awkward stances, they are moody, dramatic and powerful. Commissioned exclusively by Eyestorm in 2000, the models in the series are all posed in everyday locations around Los Angeles. Born in Germany in 1920 to German and American parents, Newton fled to Singapore to escape the Jewish oppression in 1938 where he worked as a photographer before being interned by the British government to Australia. During World War II, Newton became a truck driver for the Australian army...

Voyeurism for Playboy is a black and white photograph realized by Helmut Newton. Black and white photograph.  From the series "Voyeurism " realized by Newton for Playboy magazine. ...

Voyeurism for Playboy is a black and white photograph realized by Helmut Newton. Black and white photograph.  From the series "Voyeurism " realized by Newton for Playboy magazine.

Grace Jones for Playboy is a photograph realized by Helmut Newton in 1985. Albumen print From the series realized by Newton for Playboy magazine. Edtion 7/85. 

Nastassia Kinski for Playboy is a mixed colored photograph realized by Helmut Newton in 1981. Photograph on positive trasparency films.

Grace Jones for Playboy is a photograph realized by Helmut Newton in 1985. Albumen print From the series realized by Newton for Playboy magazine. Edtion 7/85

Voyeurism for Playboy is a black and white photograph realized by Helmut Newton. Black and white photograph From the series "Voyeurism " realized by Newton for Playboy magazine.

Voyeurism for Playboy is a black and white photograph realized by Helmut Newton. Black and white photograph.  From the series "Voyeurism " realized by Newton for Playboy magazine.

Nastassia Kinski for Playboy is a black and white photograph realized by Helmut Newton in 1983. Black and white photograph.  From the series realized by Newton for Playboy magazine...

Nastassia Kinski for Playboy is a black and white photograph realized by Helmut Newton in 1983.  Black and white photograph.  From the series realized by Newton for Playboy magazin...

Offset lithograph, signed in pencil by Newton. Acquired from a private collection, Paris, France.

Riders for Playboy is a black and white photograph realized by Helmut Newton. Black and white photograph.  From the series "Riders" realized by Newton for Playboy magazine. Editio...

Grace Jones for Playboy is a photograph realized by Helmut Newton in 1985. Albumen print From the series realized by Newton for Playboy magazine. Edtion 7/85

Voyeurism for Playboy is a black and white photograph realized by Helmut Newton. Black and white photograph.  From the series "Voyeurism " realized by Newton for Playboy magazine.

Riders for Playboy is a black and white photograph realized by Helmut Newton. Black and white photograph.  From the series "Riders" realized by Newton for Playboy magazine. Editio...

Helmut Newton (1920-2004) was one of the greatest photographers of the 20th century, known for his unflinching, heavily eroticized images of women. Born in 1920 in Berlin, Newton’...

Riders for Playboy is a black and white photograph realized by Helmut Newton. Black and white photograph From the series "Riders" realized by Newton for Playboy magazine. Edition ...

Voyeurism for Playboy is a black and white photograph realized by Helmut Newton. Black and white photograph. From the series "Voyeurism " realized by Newton for Playboy magazine.

Voyeurism for Playboy is a black and white photograph realized by Helmut Newton. Black and white photograph From the series "Voyeurism " realized by Newton for Playboy magazine.

Nastassia Kinski for Playboy is a mixed colored photograph realized by Helmut Newton in 1981. Photograph on positive trasparency films. From the series realized by Newton for Playb...

Grace Jones for Playboy is a photograph realized by Helmut Newton in 1985. Albumen print From the series realized by Newton for Playboy magazine. Edtion 7/85.

Helmut Newton Portrait is a black and white photograph realized in 1983. Black and white photograph.  Edition 5/83. 

Nastassia Kinski for Playboy is a black and white photograph realized by Helmut Newton in 1983. Black and white photograph. From the series realized by Newton for Playboy magazine....

Riders for Playboy is a black and white photograph realized by Helmut Newton. Black and white photograph.  From the series "Riders" realized by Newton for Playboy magazine. Editio...

Voyeurism for Playboy is a black and white photograph realized by Helmut Newton. Black and white photograph. From the series "Voyeurism " realized by Newton for Playboy magazine.

Riders for Playboy is a black and white photograph realized by Helmut Newton. Black and white photograph.  From the series "Riders" realized by Newton for Playboy magazine.

Grace Jones for Playboy is a photograph realized by Helmut Newton in 1985. Albumen print From the series realized by Newton for Playboy magazine. Edtion 7/85.

Grand Hôtel de Milan, black and white portrait by Helmut Newton Grand Hôtel de Milan 2002 Signed, l.l. Digital print 10.5 x 8 inches Helmut Newton was a German-Australian photog...

Gelatin silver print (Edition of 100) Signed and numbered in pencil, verso Artist stamp in black ink, verso This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.

Photo-lithograph Signed in pencil, l.r. Titled and dated in black ink, verso This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City.