The exhibit celebrates the photographer’s work, from portraits of Woman Gaga to gorgeous landscapes in Africa
Filbert Kung, a Filipino photographer with a profession spanning over 15 years, just lately launched his second exhibition in Milan, showcasing the breadth and depth of his photographic expertise. The exhibit, entitled “Chronology of a Thoughts,” opened on June 20 on the BI.CI. srl showroom alongside the distinguished By way of Spiga in Milan, Italy.
The exhibition options 25 rigorously chosen photographs, together with portraits, avant-garde works, and landscapes, providing a complete have a look at Kung’s various portfolio.
Kung, who divides his time between New York, Miami, Rio de Janeiro, Paris, Los Angeles, and Manila, has discovered a particular reference to Italy, the place he has a artistic group on the bottom.
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The photographer’s spectacular profession has seen him collaborate with high-profile magazines corresponding to Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue, in addition to designers like Michael Cinco, Oliver Tolentino, and Natori. Kung is especially identified for his portrait images, having captured photographs of celebrities together with Jo Koy, Chris Evans, Pierce Brosnan, and Brian Could of Queen.
He has additionally labored extensively with Miss Universe titleholders, together with Pia Wurtzbach, Iris Mittenaere, and Catriona Grey. His work displays a sensitivity and presence that captures complexity and depth, drawing inspiration from famend photographers like Richard Avedon and Annie Leibovitz.
Whereas Kung’s work spans the globe, from Hollywood crimson carpets to Zambia’s Victoria Falls, the exhibition in Milan invitations viewers to pause and take up the essence of every {photograph}. The curated assortment contains a few of Kung’s earliest work from 15 years in the past, in addition to panorama scenes from his latest journey to Africa. Notable items embody a portrait of Miss Universe 2016 Iris Mittenaere and a photograph of Woman Gaga, the place Kung was commissioned for the Golden Globes.
The exhibition was introduced by two distinguished figures in Italian trend and politics: one of many founders of Milan Trend Week, Cav. Lav Mario Boselli, Honorary President of the Nationwide Chamber of Italian Trend and President of Italy China Council Basis, and Mrs. Daniela Javarone, Official of Benefit of the Italian Republic. Affectionately known as the “godfather and godmother” of the occasion, their presence underscored the importance of Kung’s work within the Italian artwork scene.
“Italy has all the time been a really particular place for me,” Kung shared. Whereas the exhibit was attended primarily by Italians, the Consul Normal of the Philippines made an look because the Filipino consultant. The BI.CI. showroom, a design house gallery for furnishings, supplied a sublime backdrop for Kung’s images, located close to the upscale Montenapoleone space, often known as “Europe’s costliest avenue.”
Reflecting on the exhibition, Kung expressed his gratitude: “I’m very completely happy, in fact. I’ve been ready for this for a very long time. And that is what I wished, I need to have an exhibit all over the place. I’m grateful for the individuals who believed in me.”
Wanting forward, Kung is planning one other collection later this yr, with potential exhibitions in London and once more in Milan, the place he hopes to host his exhibitions in historic areas. He’s additionally engaged on a e book mission, additional cementing his place on the planet of images.
All images courtesy of Filbert Kung.
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