The Pirelli 2005 Calendar
Pirelli has launched its much awaited 2005 calendar. Rio de Janeiro provided the backdrop for both the calendar shoot and the world premiere of the renowned event. This year French photographer, Patrick Demarchelier, was responsible for casting his artistic license over models such as Naomi Campbell.
The black and white photographs are described by Pirelli as depicting “a city dominated by strong contrasts,” and by Ms Campbell herself as reflecting “the Brazilaian people’s energetic and positive spirit.” What’s more this year’s artwork provides a strong contrast opposite Nick Knight’s highly coloured 2004 calendar.
Posing alongside Naomi Campbell are models including Filippa Hamilton and Isabeli Fontana. “The Pirelli Cal is the world’s most prestigious calendar. It is pure art,” says Mr Demarchelier. Art director, Douglas Lloyd, added: “Every image is a graphic portrait, classic but at the same time modern, exalting the beauty of the female body.”
For the first time the calendar will be made up of 22 pages, finishing with a collage of shots taken in a famous Rio discotheque during the party that concluded the shoot.
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