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John-Paul Pietrus Art

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John-Paul Pietrus was born in the Philippines and raised in the Midwestern United States. He studied photography, film, and painting at the esteemed Minneapolis College of Art and Design before relocating to Hong Kong to pursue his photographic passions. After working for a period as a news photographer, he transitioned to fashion, a shift that eventually took him to London to focus exclusively on editorial and commercial assignments, art commissions and filmmaking. Pietrus’ fashion photographs are characterized by vibrant and dynamic compositions that are emblematic of the creative energy of the industry, and which also hark back to his fine arts roots. Pietrus’ fashion photograph and Super-8 film archives have been internationally represented by the prestigious Art and Commerce agency in New York. He has exhibited internationally in museums including the Le Centre Pompidou in Paris, MoMA PS1 in New York, Central Academy of Fine Arts in Beijing, and Stazione Leopolda in Florence. His commercial clients include Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Lancel and Adidas. He has been published in the international editions of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Interview, Elle and Esquire; he 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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Photography - 20x24" "California Dreamin" (Limited edition) i
By John-Paul Pietrus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We love this fine art photography for its flair, carefree style and retro vibe. John-Paul Pietrus was born in the Philippines and raised in the Midwestern United States. He studied ...
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Photography - 20x24" "California Dreamin" (Limited edition) i
By John-Paul Pietrus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We love this fine art photography for its flair, carefree style and retro vibe. John-Paul Pietrus was born in the Philippines and raised in the Midwestern United States. He studied ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary John-Paul Pietrus Art

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C Print

Photograph - Luxor - Framed print
By John-Paul Pietrus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Luxor 20x24 in. - Edn of 20 C print Signed, numbered, original Certificate of Authenticity from artist. Framed- Approx. 33 " X 29" outside frame measurement John-Paul Pietrus was b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary John-Paul Pietrus Art

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Photograph - CiCi's Moon River - framed
By John-Paul Pietrus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20x24 in. - Edn of 20 C print Signed, numbered, original Certificate of Authenticity from artist. Framed- Approx. 33 " X 29" outside frame measurement John-Paul Pietrus was born in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary John-Paul Pietrus Art

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Photograph - Luxor - Framed print
By John-Paul Pietrus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Luxor 20x24 in. - Edn of 20 C print Signed, numbered, original Certificate of Authenticity from artist. Framed- Approx. 33 " X 29" outside frame measurement John-Paul Pietrus was b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary John-Paul Pietrus Art

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CiCi's Moon River - 20x24", China, Guilin, Poetic landscape photography
By John-Paul Pietrus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John-Paul Pietrus was born in the Philippines and raised in the Midwestern United States. He studied photography, film, and painting at the esteemed Minneapolis College of Art and De...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary John-Paul Pietrus Art

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Photograph - Cloud River (high fashion, landscape) - Framed
By John-Paul Pietrus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Modern Art Etc Los Angeles exclusively presents, the fashion-landscape fine art photography of London based photographer, John-Paul Pietrus. ABO...
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Photography - Shangri-La (1998, China) fashion, landscape - FRAMED
By John-Paul Pietrus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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...
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Photograph - Ling as Madame Song at the Red Wall - landscape, China - Framed
By John-Paul Pietrus
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John-Paul Pietrus was born in the Philippines and raised in the Midwestern United States. He studied photography, film, and painting at the esteemed Minneapolis College of Art and De...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary John-Paul Pietrus Art

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