{"id":159601,"date":"2026-02-18T10:37:46","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T10:37:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/159601\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T10:37:46","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T10:37:46","slug":"david-lachapelle-as-the-world-turns-will-be-on-view-until-may-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/159601\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018David LaChapelle: As the World Turns\u2019 will be on view until May 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s the largest exhibition of the photographer\u2019s work ever brought together.\n<\/p>\n

The Orlando Museum of Art has debuted its newest exhibit, which may be one of the best yet. \u201cDavid LaChapelle: As the World Turns\u201d is now on view until May 3.\n<\/p>\n

The exhibit, a retrospective on LaChapelle\u2019s 40-year career, is the first of its kind and is in Orlando largely due to LaChapelle\u2019s relationship with OMA\u2019s chief curator, Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon, who has long loved his work.\n<\/p>\n

\u201c[LaChapelle] really wanted to do a show here, which is an honor for us, as this is the largest show he\u2019s ever done,\u201d said Cathryn Mattson, executive director and CEO of the Orlando Museum of Art. \u201cWhat comes forth to me is the genuineness in everything that he does.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

You may know LaChapelle from his artistic and crazy photos of celebrities such as Amy Winehouse, David Beckham, Elton John, Kim Kardashian, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Muhammad Ali and Tupac Shakur.\n<\/p>\n

But you may not be aware of LaChapelle\u2019s depth and diversity of subjects, including his religious work. (He considers himself a devout follower of Christ.) On display are LaChapelle\u2019s photo creations from his 2003 \u201cJesus is My Homeboy\u201d series.\n<\/p>\n

LaChapelle has also tediously recreated famous paintings using modern motifs and models, reinventing renowned works by Michaelangelo, Botticelli and Andy Warhol.\n<\/p>\n

Other scenes observe society\u2019s humor, flaws and familiarity through LaChapelle\u2019s unique eye.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a sort of social commentary, but it\u2019s not a social critique,\u201d Claeysen-Gleyzon said. \u201cHe wants to bring beauty into this world, because he says there\u2019s enough darkness. But, you see concerns or messages in some images.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

Greeting visitors is a remarkable photo of singer\/songwriter Megan Thee Stallion posing as Delacroix\u2019s \u201cLiberty Leading the People.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

What may seem like fanciful photoshopping or AI-generated imagery is all real analog photos \u2014 All. Real. Analog. Photos! LaChapelle painstakingly builds each set with elaborate lighting and real people posing in amazing costumes (or lack thereof) with full makeup and hair. Smoke, multiple film exposures and layering effects round out his method of artistic photography.\n<\/p>\n

\u201cDavid loves sharing the details [on how he works],\u201d Claeysen-Gleyzon said. \u201cHe likes talking about the mechanics \u2026 and the creative problem solving. That\u2019s very important when looking at his work \u2014 I think you have an artist who had a vision and magically makes it happen.\u201d\n<\/p>\n

Claeysen-Gleyzon went on to say that originally LaChapelle didn\u2019t readily share his photography techniques. But in the age of AI-generated imagery, it\u2019s important for people to know his creative process, the results of which are on full display at the Orlando Museum of Art.\n<\/p>\n

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David LaChapelle recalls Delacroix\u2019s Romantic \u201cLiberty Leading the People\u201d in this shoot for singer\/songwriter Megan Thee Stallion\u2019s documentary \u201cIn Her Words.\u201d (LOGAN LAMPHERE)<\/p>\n

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Part of David LaChapelle\u2019s \u201cJesus is My Homeboy\u201d series, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci\u2019s \u201cLast Supper.\u201d (LOGAN LAMPHERE)<\/p>\n

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OMA\u2019s chief curator, Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon, shows a wall of celebrity photos by David LaChapelle. (LOGAN LAMPHERE)<\/p>\n

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