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John-Paul Pietrus
Photography - Shangri-La (1998, China) fashion, landscape - FRAMED

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Modern Art Etc curates a gorgeous piece by John-Paul Pietrus. This piece was part of a fashion photo shoot in China, in the place universally known as the mystical "Shangri-La";, and manages to convey a poetic, quiet elegance and tranquility that is timeless. John Paul’s fine art fashion-landscape photography is represented worldwide by Modern Art Etc Los Angeles, EXCLUSIVELY. Limited Edition Type C print with approximate image dimension sizes: 16x20 in. - Edn of 20 20x24 in. - Edn of 20 30x40 in. - Edn of 20 Custom, price on application of size – Edn of 20. This piece shown here is framed, matted and framed in a white wooden frame, as shown in the gallery exhibition photos. The image dimensions are: 18 x 23.5 inches; outer dimensions of framed piece is 29 x 33 x 2 inches. Edn of 20. He has exhibited internationally in museums including le Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, PS1-M.O.M.A. in New York, CAFA in Beijing, and the Stazione Leopolda in Florence. His commercial clients include Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Lancel, and Adidas. He has been published in international editions of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Interview, Elle, Esquire, is a regular contributor to Modern Media Group and is Editor-at-Large for 7th Man Magazine. Pietrus has received numerous awards of recognition.
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