spiros news and views

Paolo Roversi at Wapping Project Bankside

2012-02-26T17:17:00.000Z

The Italian master is on show until the end of March.
Unmissable photographic works by this unique photographer whose light touch, eye and
treatment of light and subject rarely fails to transport you to a more ethereal place.

Paolo Roversi London Show

David Hockney at Royal Academy

2012-02-26T17:06:00.000Z

David Hockney shows his wonderful landscapes from around Yorkshire,and other parts of the country painted on canvas (and on iPad of all things) over the last 10 years, with a few diversions and references to earlier works.
This is a totally immersive show with a wonderful big scope and in spite of being crowded due to it's popularity, you still get sucked into his impressive world of light and colour by the sheer force of the work.

I wouldn't want to miss this show

Here is the link:
David Hockney at RA,London

Yayoi Kusama at Tate Modern

2012-02-26T16:58:00.000Z

Moments of sheer genius, but unfortunately in this show they feel too few and far between.
Good source of inspiration though and the very last 'room' in unmissable.

Maybe something got "Lost in Translation' between English and Japanese culture, in spite her having resided in New York for quite a while in the 60's and 70's.

Here is the link:
Yayoi Kusama

Rossano Ferretti

2012-02-06T08:51:00.001Z

Mr Rossano Ferretti is a hair dresser.
He often cuts the hair of very famous women.
Recently he kindly hosted me and my team at his hair spa in London.

Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary...

2012-02-02T14:15:00.002Z

This is Mary.
She is a rhesus monkey.

as always, click to see her bigger.

Move Any Mountain

2012-01-31T09:30:00.001Z

Where in the world...??

...casual observation on the streets of NYC.

We have lift off!

2012-01-30T14:24:00.002Z

Martyn does what Martyn does best ;)
Respect.

Fork Phobia

2012-01-30T14:10:00.003Z

From the hidden depths of dining policies...

Beards, Boxers and Bit technologies

2012-01-30T14:05:00.003Z

Ooops- all of a sudden loads of time has gone...
It's been a busy start to the year with campaigns for Fiat shot in Spain and
featuring possibly the most famous living boxer, and shoots for Intel in London....more updates on these very soon.
In the meanwhile here are a few samples from my recent project on men with beards.

Intel Landing Page

2011-10-25T14:01:00.003+01:00

INTEL is now showing the image I made earlier this year on their worldwide landing page.Nice!

National Portrait Gallery:Comedians 1940's-Now

2011-09-25T19:11:00.004+01:00

One of my portraits of Ricky Gervais is now on show as part of the "Comedians" display at The National Portrait Gallery.
To see how the show was put together let Paul Merton take you through it.

Show is on until end of January 2012.

20th Century Hungarian Photography

2011-07-28T10:20:00.000+01:00

Don't miss this.
Now showing at The Royal Academy of Arts.
A great opportunity to see a selection of dramatic and exciting photography from the best of the best.
Brassai,Munkacsi,Moholy-Nagy,Kertesz and Capa.
Here's the link:
Hungarian Photography in the 20th Century

Tom Felton aka Draco Malfoy

2011-07-22T17:11:00.003+01:00

Tom Felton took time out from his busy Harry Potter schedule for a mellow portrait session for Times Magazine.
You'll see lots more of him next year's releases.

Caitlin Moran

2011-06-13T18:50:00.004+01:00

Storm the barricades! Caitlin Moran tells it like it is- from a woman's point of view in her
new book- and managed to swing by the studio for rebel antics with yours truly for Times Magazine.

DM's never go out of fashion.

for more images go to the usual:

www.spirospolitis.com

Citroen Campaign

2011-05-16T17:32:00.002+01:00

Had the pleasure of working with Euro RSCG again on a Citroen campaign continuing the
'Business Class' concept of the brand.
A multitude of different formats were created but here are the 3 main ones:

Art Direction is by Phillip Beaumont at Euro RSCG London.

Illustrations..kind of...

2011-05-11T10:58:00.000+01:00

It's rare for me to put up work by illustrators, but here is something quirky and fun
by the wonderfully talented Florentin Tuilier;
Lady Gaga 'video'

and
Florentin's website

Deutsche Borse Prize 2011

2011-05-11T10:37:00.001+01:00

Jim Goldberg was recently announced as the winner this year.
See his unique work here:
http://www.jimgoldberg.com/

at his agency,Magnum, here:
http://www.magnumphotos.com/C.aspx?VP=XSpecific_MAG.PhotographerDetail_VPage&l1=0&pid=2K7O3R1493TK&nm=Jim%20Goldberg

and at Photographers Gallery London's website here:
http://www.photonet.org.uk/index.php?pid=466

World Photography Awards

2011-05-11T10:25:00.001+01:00

This rather grandly named award is still on in London.
With a few notable exceptions I am not convinced.....
..but have a look for yourself at Somerset House or online.

Show is on until 22 May in London, then moves on...
http://www.worldphoto.org/the-awards/

Travel Photographer of The Year 2011

2011-05-11T10:15:00.001+01:00

This is a great show this year not to be missed.
See the slide show here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13295855

or even better if you are in London go to see the actual prints in the show for yourself at the
Royal Geographical Society.

Twenty Twenty Single and Album campaign

2011-04-27T17:29:00.002+01:00

Super energetic pop rocksters Twenty Twenty took over the studio for a day, and
acrobatic antics took over the stage.Great fun!
Their new single is just out followed by their debut album on Geffen next week.

you can follow all things Twenty Twenty at their site

here: www.twentytwentyband.com

The Future House with INTEL

2011-04-12T12:43:00.003+01:00

Took a step into the virtual future with Intel recently.
Here is some of the work we did together.

The agency is Red Peak NYC

Credo-New Human League Album

2011-03-19T15:18:00.003Z

The Human League release their new album 'Credo' on March 21st.
I managed to construct some interesting lights which ended up gracing the art work on the
album.
Here is the result.Click to see it bigger

You can hear their Radio 2 interview with Mark Radcliffe on the link below, which also
contains more images from the shoot we did together.

Mark Radcliffe interviews The Human League

Cee Lo wins at The Brits

2011-02-28T12:57:00.004Z

Brit Award winner Cee Lo Green as featured in Times Magazine and shot by yours truly.

for more images go to the usual:

www.spirospolitis.com

Graphis 2011 Gold

2011-02-07T22:49:00.003Z

The nice people at Graphis decided my image below was worth a gold medal
at the annual edition of their competition and book "Best Photographers".

A special thanks goes out to Raphaella who posed for the image.

You can see more of this year's entries and visit Graphis on the link below:
http://www.graphis.com/latest/winners/annuals/photography/?book=69

Perito Moreno,Patagonia,Argentina 2011

2011-01-30T13:00:00.001Z

On the edges of the Perito Moreno glacier in southern Argentina.
...long johns recommended...

Patrick Cox

2011-01-27T10:24:00.002Z

For our friends at Matchbox Patrick Cox and his dog Caesar posed for the January cover of the issue.
Bulldogs don't come with a bigger personality than Caesar's.What a star!

Vietnam 2010 trip

2011-01-23T20:26:00.001Z

Since its so cold and grey outside I thought I'd put up a few scenes from a trip to Phu Quok and Halong Bay in 2010.
Here's to spring arriving soon......

Come fly with me.

2010-12-15T11:14:00.002Z

Rising 20 year old star Vadim Muntagirov takes to the sky gracefully for our shoot at The English National Ballet.
You can currently catch him in The Nutcracker.

Cee Lo Green

2010-12-09T12:25:00.000Z

In the midst of London's arctic winter,the voice of the moment himself,Cee Lo Green, turned up for our
playful shoot.
What a presence!
Until publication of the images you'll have to excuse me while I just show you the colour below. ;)

Modern Man

2010-12-03T13:15:00.002Z

Issues troubling Modern Man.....from the pages of Times Magazine

The Sound Of The Crowd

2010-11-14T21:32:00.003Z

The Human League release their new single "Night People" on the 22nd November on Wall Of Sound.
It was very special to do a shoot with the pioneers of all sounds electronic.....

Halloween Monster Magic

2010-10-18T16:07:00.001+01:00

A Halloween Fairytale co-production with the illustrious Mr Chris Martin,illustrator par excellence......

Styling by Cristina Aranda

Make up by Rebecca Wordingham

Illustrations by Mr Chris Martin www.mrchrismartin.co.uk

Marks & Spencer CEO Sir Stuart Rose

2010-09-06T10:26:00.003+01:00

The impossibly successful Sir Stuart Rose shot for

Times Magazine

Scorcher shoot for 1st single with Geffen Records

2010-09-05T23:12:00.004+01:00

Had the pleasure of working with the multi talented grime artist,rapper and director "Scorcher" for his first release through Geffen Records very recently.His new track is out 5th September..album to follow...

Citroen Stewardesses with van range

2010-09-03T08:53:00.002+01:00

Just out...on a sunny day with the Citroen Team.Art Direction by Eloise Smith at Euro RSCG

Citroen Shoot on the runway

2010-09-02T17:01:00.002+01:00

balancing on a cherry picker 18ft up is always fun!