NYC: David LaChapelle Day
The Office of The Mayor, City of New York has declared Thursday September 08, 2022 "David LaChapelle Day."
The proclamation was was made by Ariel Palitz, Senior Executive Director - NYC Office of Nightlife at the Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment, on behalf of mayor Eric Adams during the vernissage of LaChapelle exhibition 'make Believe' at Fotografiska New York.
The proclamation commemorates Davids career and contributions to the culture of New York:
photo: Kumi Tanimura
"David LaChapelle moved to New York as a teenager in the early 1980's and was hired by Andy Warhol for his first photographic assignment with Interview Magazine. LaChapelle was an active member of ACT UP — (committed to direct action to end the AIDS crisis). During this time he made a vast body of work (Angels, Saints and Martyrs (1984), Your Needs Met (1988), MTA Arts For Transit: Grand Windows (1988), Somewhere Better (1989) and Life Never Dies (1989) in response to the devastating loss he experienced throughout the AIDS epidemic. In the decades since, David LaChapelle has expanded the genre of photography and immortalized New York's most significant figures through photographs that are internationally-recognizable."
photo: twitter: @arielpalitz
It’s inspiring to see David LaChapelle recognized with his own day in New York, celebrating his creativity and influence on contemporary art. Honors like this remind us how artistic vision can shape culture and inspire generations. That same rhythm of focus reminds me of reflex games like Slope game, where precision transforms challenges into smooth progress.
David LaChapelle is an American photographer and filmmaker celebrated for his distinctive visual style. His photographs often combine theatrical Space Waves lighting, saturated colors, elaborate sets, and unexpected juxtapositions to create images that feel both glamorous and surreal.
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