Hans Feurer

Hans Feurer
Born	Hanspeter Feurer
Nationality	Swiss
Known for	fashion photography
Website	www.hansfeurer.com

Hans Feurer (born Hanspeter Feurer, 1939) is a Swiss fashion photographer. He currently lives in Zurich, Switzerland.

Biography

After studying art in Switzerland, Hans Feurer work as a graphic artist, illustrator and art director for several advertising adgencies in London. In 1966, after buying a Landrover and leaving for Africa, he decides to embark as a professional photographer. He returns to London, rents a studio, and starts working on his photographs. At the end of 1967,^[1] Hans Feurer’s work is recognized and his professional career officially launched.^[2]

Photography

In 1974, Feurer collaborated with Pirelli Calendar,^[3] as well as with famous fashion magazine for their time, Deutsch Sven^[4] and English Nova. Both magazines are no longer in print. 1983, Feurer had the opportunity to photograph a campaign for French luxury house, Kenzo with renowned model, Iman.^[5] Hans is one of the most effectively marked photographers of his generation and is often requested by fashion magazines such as Vogue,^[6] Elle, Numero andr Another.^[7]

Exhibitions

In 2013, publishing company Damiani Editore gives Feurer the opportunity to publish a photography book,^[8] which ends up being the subject of an exhibition at the Parisian concept store, Colette, at the end of September 2013.^[9] In January 2014, Rome fashion week invites him, as guest of honor, to display some of his photographs. In June 2014, Hans shows a collection of his work at the Moscow contemporary art gallery RuArts,^[10] with the support of magazine Vogue in Russia.

Bibliography

• Hans Feurer, preface by Gianni Jetzer and Olivier Saillard, under the artistic direction of Fabien Baron, ed. Damiani editore, 2013 (ISBN 978-8862082921), 192 pages

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