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The Pirelli Calendar has not
only developed a cult following
over the years, it is now widely
regarded as a prized work of art.
WIN THE 2011 PIRELLI CALENDAR!
In keeping with the excitement and intrigue
that is the Cal, the 2011 Pirelli Calendar,
now in its 38th edition, promises not
to disappoint. It was presented to the
world’s press as well as to other guests
and collectors from around the world, on
30 November in Moscow, Russia, at the
prestigious Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-
Danchenko theatre, which has, over the
course of more than 90 years, been the site
of operas and ballets that have become a
part of the nation’s artistic heritage.
in terms of their aesthetic rigour and for the
recurring references to the art of sculpture
and its classical tenets. All of the photos are
in black and white, which lends character to
the images, exalts the beauty of the figures
represented in sharp chromatic contrast, and
gives them a certain three-dimensionality
through the careful use of light.
According to Lagerfeld, actresses and
models bring these new heroes to life and
depict a new concept of the beautiful.
After Patrick Demarchelier immortalised
China in the 2008 edition, Peter Beard drew
a portrait of Botstwana in 2009 and Terry
Richardson covered Brazil in 2010, ‘The
Cal 2011’ features the creative genius of the
multi-faceted artist, Karl Lagerfeld, whose
sense for art and aesthetics is renowned
throughout the world.
From his Paris studio, Lagerfeld created
‘Mythology’, a calendar that reflects one
of his deepest passions, that of Greek and
Roman mythology, tales of the origins of
humanity told through the adventures of
gods and goddesses, heroes and heroines.
The 36 photos that make up the 2011 Cal
show 24 different subjects, including gods,
heroes and myths. With his keen eye,
Lagerfeld has ‘sculpted’ these photos both
American actress Julianne Moore is featured
along with models such as Bianca Balti
(Italy), Isabeli Fontana (Brazil), Abbey Lee
Kershaw (Australia), Natasha Poly (Russia),
and Daria Werbowy (Canada). The Cal also
includes participation from 5 male models
from different parts of the world.
To WIN a copy of the 2011 Pirelli Calendar,
visit our website: www.satreads.co.za and
answer the simple question below:
Q: Name the photographer responsible for
the 2011 Pirelli Calendar.
Alternatively, fax your entries to
Fax: 011 658-0010.
Entries close January 31st 2011.
Only one entry per person!