Free women in the photographs of glossy classic Hans Feuer (22 photos)

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There are many talented photographers in the world, but not all are destined to become classics. Swiss photographer Hans Feurer is one of those who rightfully bears this title. He is one of the ten most famous photographers of the second half of the 20th century. Feurer dedicated his work to women and achieved unprecedented heights. As early as the 1960s, he was called a "classic of glossy magazines," and his work regularly graced the pages and covers of Vogue, Another, GQ, Elle, Numero, and Stern.

Hans Foyer was born in 1939 in Switzerland. From a young age, he was fascinated by painting and graphic arts, which later helped him develop as a photographer. He began his career as an illustrator, then spent several years working as an art director in London advertising agencies. Photography was initially a hobby, but eventually became his life's work.

It all began in 1964, when Feuer quit his job, bought a used Land Rover, and set off to travel across Africa. He took an easel, brushes, paints, and a camera with him. He traveled through the wildest parts of the African Continent, camping overnight and soaking up the beauty of the world around him.

The traveler was particularly struck by South Africa, which became the final destination of his travels. Feuer voraciously photographed beautiful landscapes, animals, and people, as if trying to collect all his impressions in his camera and take them with him. It was during this journey that he realized that from now on he would preserve the beauty of the world through photographs.

In 1966, Hans Feuer returned to London and rented a studio to shoot. By 1967, he had already become a well-known and sought-after photographer. He shot for fashion magazines, advertising campaigns, presentations, and calendars, including the legendary Pirelli. Naturally, his lens most often captured women, for whom Feuer had a special connection. He once said:

"I love women." When I photograph, I circle around them until I find the perfect angle to capture them. I always use a telephoto lens so I can emphasize the main points. I'm a Zen Buddhist when I'm shooting. I want to show a free woman who fears nothing."

And he succeeds. The women in Foyer's photographs are passionate, mysterious, happy and sad, but always proud and independent.

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