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From October 2, 2026, to May 2, 2027, the Musée des Arts Décoratifs presents the work of Brazilian fashion photographer Rafael Pavarotti. Born in 1993 in Pará, at the heart of the Amazon rainforest, Pavarotti draws on his Afro-Indigenous heritage and personal history to create a powerful visual language. A self-taught photographer, he quickly rose to prominence through collaborations with leading publications including Vogue, The New York Times<\/em>, and Acne Paper<\/em>, as well as campaigns for Dior, Balmain, Maison Margiela, Ferragamo, and Off-White.<\/p>\n

Recognisable for his vibrant colours, striking contrasts, and sculptural compositions, Pavarotti’s work celebrates the diversity of bodies while questioning the political and social structures of the fashion industry. This richly illustrated catalogue brings together around one hundred photographs alongside essays by writers, artists, and fashion professionals exploring the major themes of his practice, including Afro-Brazilian identity, Black representation in fashion photography, de-colonial perspectives, the preservation of the Amazon, and the influence of religious iconography. An extended illustrated interview with the photographer offers unique insight into the roots of his artistic vision and commitment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The first major monograph on Rafael Pavarotti, showcasing over 100 extraordinary photographs alongside new essays exploring fashion, race, identity, and visual culture.
Essay by the exhibition curator, Sébastien Quéquet
\nBlack Bodies in Fashion Photography
\nIllustrated with landmark images tracing the history of Black representation in fashion photography.
\nConversation
\nRafael Pavarotti in Conversation with the Exhibition Curator
\nAn in-depth interview exploring Rafael Pavarotti’s origins, his career in fashion photography, and the roots of his artistic and political engagement.
\nIllustrated with the artist’s writings, sketches, notebooks, and personal source material, offering a unique insight into his creative process.
\nEssays
\nA series of essays by curators, writers, artists, academics, and leading figures from the fashion world, placing Rafael Pavarotti’s work in a broader cultural and historical context.
\nTopics include:
\nBlack representation in fashion photography
\nDecolonial imaginaries
\nIndigenous resistance
\nArt as a tool for social change
\nArtistic collaborations
\nRafael Pavarotti’s creative process
\nMore than 100 photographs by Rafael Pavarotti, presented throughout the publication in dialogue with the accompanying texts.
\nAppendices
\nList of Works
\nBiography of the Artist<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[5583,5485],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-81688","product","type-product","status-publish","product_cat-fashion-textiles","product_cat-photography","author-edited-by-musee-les-arts-decoratifs","publisher-musee-des-arts-decoratifs","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nRafael Pavarotti: Photographer - ACC Art Books UK<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Title: Rafael Pavarotti: Photographer, Pages: 168 Pages, Publish Date: 12th Oct 2026, Author: Edited by Mus\u00e9e Les Arts D\u00e9coratifs, ISBN: 9782383140399. 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