China Hamilton’s work has often examined the darker side of female sexuality alongside his more traditional erotic pictures. Much of his later work is inspired by sadomasochistic subjects. This particular theme has made this aspect of his work controversial though its reflection upon the power and private expression of women has brought a new sensitivity and respect to this subject.
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China Hamilton strove to produce photographs that were each unique pieces of creative work. In this quest he mastered and improved many historic processes, contributed to the development of photography both as a science and art.
His work is in many private collections around the world including the collection of the Museum of Erotic Art, Miami, USA. Over the past twenty years China Hamilton has been included in many exhibitions of erotic art and photography, and he had a one-man show at Editions Graphic Gallery in London’s West End.
Being one of the leading fine art photographers of the 20th century China Hamilton has been honoured with the award of Erotic Photographer of the year in 1996 and was selected as a Juror for the global 2007 Erotic Signature Competition. China Hamilton’s photographs have recently been included in the new and most comprehensive publication by Taschen featuring the work of 82 of the World’s most significant photographers of the erotic.
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Maîtrise de la lumière, images évanescentes et jeunes femmes aux formes graciles.
Il est à classer parmi les plus grands photographes.