Photographer David LaChapelle was at wit's end last week at the Venice Biennale art fair after his longtime assistant, Fred Torres, nearly died in a sleepwalking accident. Torres, who'd taken a sleep aid, fell four floors from his bedroom window at the Ca' dei Conti Hotel, LaChapelle's rep tells us. Torres was treated for a broken pelvis, leg and ( Read more... )

Wacky wayward widow Courtney Love made her way into Mr. Chow last night, wearing a black formfitting funeral frock with floral embellishments by Alexander McQueen, and escorted by photographer David LaChappelle.

Affecting a French accent, the widow Cobain introduced her new swain, saying, "This is David LaChapelle ... and he is not a homosexual." ( Read more... )

http://www.artnet.com/magazineus/features/barone/barone3-28-07.asp

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http://www.newyorkblade.com/2007/4-20/arts/thearts/LaChapelle.cfm

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you don't want to miss award-winning photographer David LaChapelle's new exhibit, a collection of underwater-themed pieces called "Awakened." LaChapelle's images have been seen on the covers of Vogue, Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair . 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Goss Gallery, 2500 Cedar Springs Road. Free. 214-696-0555.

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INCREASINGLY, DISTILLED SPIRITS COMPANIES ARE calling attention to the creative behind the creative in an attempt to give their brands an air of distinction and sophistication.
Whether it's a nod to the cognoscenti or simply feel-good creative for the ad agency and/or client, the use of famous photographers, designers and filmmakers to make new ( Read more... )

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A photo essay  I found with the article:

http://www.showbuzz.cbsnews.com/elements/2007/03/01/style/photoessay2528296.shtml

Which is everyone's favorite picture?

David LaChapelle Claims Pop-Art Throne
One Of The Most Sought-After Photographers Deemed Heir To Warhol


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