Acclaimed photographer Ellen von Unwerth has unveiled a new exhibit that features extremely provocative photographs of stars such as Rihanna, Kate Moss, and Demi Moore posing nearly nude.
The German snapper – who has shot for magazines like Vogue, Vanity Fair, Playboy, I-D and The Face among others over the years – is showcasing the collection, called The Provocateur, at the Staley-Wise Gallery in New York City.
The sultry images, most of which have ‘never been seen before,’ were taken across her decades-long career and showcase a slew of famous faces flaunting their stunning figures.
One picture, which was taken in 2014, shows Rihanna standing topless in only white briefs while in the shower.
Ellen von Unwerth has unveiled a new exhibit that features extremely provocative photographs of stars like Rihanna, Kate Moss (seen), and Demi Moore posing nearly nude
The German snapper – who has shot for magazines like Vogue, Vanity Fair, and Playboy over the years – is showcasing the exhibit, called The Provocateur, at the Staley-Wise Gallery in NYC
The sultry images, most of which have ‘never been seen before,’ were taken across her decades-long career and showcase a slew of famous faces flaunting their stunning figures
One picture, which was taken in 2014, shows Rihanna standing topless in only white briefs while in the shower
Another snap, which was from 2004, sees model Elle Macpherson sitting on the toilet in nothing but her birthday suit
Another picture – which dates back from 1996 – shows actress Demi, 61, lounging on a couch in lingerie and fishnet tights as a man places a mask onto her face
And one from 2005 features Catwoman alum Zoë Kravitz leaning over a bowl in a black mask
The singer, 36, is holding her undies open and spraying water onto the lower part of her body while covering her chest with her arm.
Another, shot in 1995, features Kate, 50, staring seductively at the camera with no shirt on.
She has a towel wrapped around her waist and her hands placed on her breasts for modesty.
A third snap, which was from 2004, sees model Elle Macpherson sitting on the toilet in nothing but her birthday suit.
The now-60-year-old model’s mouth is open wide with shock and she’s holding a roll of toilet paper over her chest.
Another picture shows actress Demi, 61, lounging on a couch in lingerie and fishnet tights as a man places a mask onto her face in a snap that was taken in 1996.
And one from 2005 features Catwoman alum Zoë Kravitz leaning over a bowl in a black mask.
Other stars featured in the seductive gallery includes David Bowie, Karl Lagerfeld, Christy Turlington, Linda Evangelista, and Cara Delevingne.
Other stars featured in the seductive gallery includes David Bowie (left with Kate), Karl Lagerfeld (right with Kate), Christy Turlington, and Linda Evangelista
Another shot shows Cara Delevingne using a filter and making a funny face while taking a selfie
It continues, ‘These exhibition images reflect a winking provocateur; not so much the object of lust but the playful instigator – both innocent and naughty’
‘While eroticism is in the forefront of many of these images, fantasy and humor unite von Unwerth’s vision of her subjects simply having fun,’ the description adds
‘The photographs reflect a liberated and irrepressible engagement with her subjects that the photographer has championed for her entire career,’ reads a description.
‘These exhibition images reflect a winking provocateur. Not so much the object of lust but the playful instigator – both innocent and naughty.
‘While eroticism is in the forefront of many of these images, fantasy and humor unite von Unwerth’s vision of her subjects simply having fun – with each other, and with the viewer who they tease, taunt, and provoke.’
Other snaps show various models dancing on a table in the nude and lifting up their tops to flaunt their breasts.
In a different photo, one woman is seen pulling another’s skirt up to show off her thong underneath.
Another shows Christy and Linda laying on lounge chairs in Cannes back in 1990 with their legs intertwined.
In a different photo, one woman is seen pulling another’s skirt up to show off her thong underneath
Another shows Christy and Linda laying on lounge chairs in Cannes back in 1990 with their legs intertwined
And one image sees two Playboy bunnies looking into a mirror and fixing up their makeup, with their behinds front and center
Ellen started her career off as a model after she was scouted at age 20 while walking down the street in Germany. A shot from the new exhibit is seen
She then switched her focus to photography after a booming seven-year modeling career. Linda and Christy are seen in a 1990 shot from the new exhibit
On top of fashion photoshoots and magazine covers, she’s also shot a bunch of album covers for artists like Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears. Anton Thiemke is seen in the new exhibit
And one image sees two Playboy bunnies looking into a mirror and fixing up their makeup, with their behinds front and center.
‘I know what it’s like when you feel really uncomfortable, so I do everything in my power to make them feel at ease – and to live and laugh and move,’ Ellen said of the exhibit.
Ellen started her career off as a model after she was scouted at age 20 while walking down the street in Germany.
She then switched her focus to photography after a booming seven-year modeling career.
In 1989, she was propelled into the spotlight after she took snaps of a young Claudia Schiffler.
On top of fashion photoshoots and magazine covers, she’s also shot a bunch of album covers for artists like Christina Aguilera, Dido, Britney Spears, Rihanna, and Janet Jackson.
