2000
From humanitarian assignments in war-torn countries to photoshoots with some of the world’s most prominent people and brands, Michel Comte is a celebrated contemporary magazine and fashion photographer who has worked all over the globe.
Collaborating with the likes of Vogue Italia, l'Uomo Vogue, Vanity Fair and Interview didn’t happen instantly for Comte. Born and raised in Zurich, Switzerland, the photographer began his career in art restoration, working on pieces by Andy Warhol and Yves Klein until 1979, when he secured his first assignment from fashion industry legend Karl Lagerfeld for French luxury house Chloé. Later, Lagerfeld arranged for Comte to work with Chanel, and from there, the photographer built relationships with numerous brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Gianfranco Ferre, Ferrari, Hennessy, Hermès, Lancôme, Jaguar and more.
Comte worked on photoshoots with many celebrities and public figures such as Mike Tyson, Miles Davis, Sofia Coppola, Elijah Wood, Tina Turner and others.
While keeping busy with shoots, Comte also found time to set up his own humanitarian organization and established successful fundraising efforts with the International Red Cross that focused on supplying clean water to countries in need.
As a passionate mountain climber, Comte became intimately aware of global warming and has worked for decades to increase public awareness relating to climate change. Comte scaled mountains by air and foot to photograph the changes in ice caps — often returning to the same locations all over the world in order to document the disappearing ice.
Comte has exhibited internationally at institutions such as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice, the Kunst Haus Wien in Austria, the Verona Centro Internazionale di Fotografia and Munich Pinakothek der Moderne.
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Carla Bruni, Vogue Italia
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take photos – perhaps more than any other artist Comt...
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Carla Bruni, Safe Sex Playboy, Limited Edition, 1993, Black and White Print
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
“Carla Bruni, Safer Sex Campaign for Playboy, 1993” by Michel Comte is a striking black-and-white photograph from the influential series created for Playboy’s “Safer Sex” campaign du...
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Helena Christensen III, Safer Sex, Limited Edition Print, Black and White, 1993
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
“Helena Christensen III, Safer Sex Campaign for Playboy, 1993” by Michel Comte captures one of the most iconic moments of 1990s fashion photography, combining sensuality, elegance, and the visual language of high-end editorial imagery. Shot during the celebrated Playboy “Safer Sex” campaign, the photograph features Danish supermodel Helena Christensen at the height of the supermodel era—an image that reflects both the glamour and cultural shifts of the early 1990s. Michel Comte, renowned for his striking black-and-white portraiture and work with leading fashion magazines and luxury brands, approaches the nude figure with sculptural precision. Soft lighting and a minimalist studio background emphasize Christensen’s graceful pose and natural beauty, creating a timeless composition that sits at the intersection of fashion photography, fine art nude, and iconic celebrity portraiture. The image embodies the refined aesthetic that made Comte one of the most sought-after photographers of his generation. Highly collectible and increasingly difficult to acquire, “Helena Christensen III, Safer Sex Campaign for Playboy, 1993” represents a significant piece of 1990s fashion photography history. With editions nearly sold out, this work appeals to collectors interested in supermodel imagery, Playboy photography...
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Gisele Bündchen
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framing on request. All prints are done and signed by the artist/estate. The collector receives an additional ce...
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Carla Bruni, Safe Sex Campaign - the nude supermodel in a black skirt
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
“Carla Bruni, Safer Sex Campaign for Playboy, 1993” by Michel Comte is a striking example of early 1990s fashion photography, capturing the understated elegance and natural sensualit...
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Helena Christensen Safe Sex, Limited Edition Print, Black and White Photography
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
“Helena Christensen V, Safer Sex Campaign for Playboy, 1993” by Michel Comte is a refined and elegant photograph from the iconic series created for ...
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