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Michel Comte Art

Swiss, b. 1954

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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Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Artist: Michel Comte
Beauty and the beast with snake - the supermodel in the desert with the animal
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
The artworks is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition of 3. Other sizes and high-end frame on request. For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists ...
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2010s Contemporary Michel Comte Art

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Archival Pigment

Beauty and the Beast - nude model running through the desert with a zebra b&w
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Other sizes and high-end frame on request. For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take phot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michel Comte Art

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Archival Pigment

Beauty and the Beast - model in the dessert with monkey around her
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Blond model with monkey on her back standing in the dessert. The artworks is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition of 7. Other sizes and high-end frame on requ...
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2010s Contemporary Michel Comte Art

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Archival Pigment

Iman - the supermodel in boots naked in front of a green background
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Iman by Michel Comte a great artwork wich portraits the supermodel in front of a green background with a cigarette in her mouth. Other sizes and high-end frame on request. For dec...
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2010s Contemporary Michel Comte Art

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Archival Pigment

Water Nude, Los Angeles
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. The collector receives an additional certific...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michel Comte Art

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Archival Pigment

Penelope Cruz - portrait of the movie star
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Beautiful portrait of actress Penelope Cruz. The artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition of 7. Other sizes on request. Pr...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michel Comte Art

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Supermodel Gisele Bündchen in black bikini on rocks by the sea near Cannes
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Picture of the supermodel jumping on rocks next to the sea/ocean at the Cote d’Azur. PREISS FINE ARTS is one of the world’s leading galleries for fine art photography representing ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michel Comte Art

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Black and White

Gisele Bündchen
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21st Century and Contemporary Michel Comte Art

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C Print

Beauty & Beast - Tatjana Patitz with snake, fine art photography, 1996
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michel Comte Art

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Archival Pigment

Mimi Rogers
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American Nude - double exposure portrait, fine art photography, 2000
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michel Comte Art

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Archival Pigment

Supermodels
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
This artwork is made and signed by the artist in a strictly limited edition of 7. It is framed high-end with a white hardwood box, mat and 99% UV-resistant acrylic glass. Other size...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michel Comte Art

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Lucy Liu
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 Com...
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21st Century and Contemporary Michel Comte Art

Beauty and Beast I - nude in the desert with monkey, fine art photography, 1996
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. The collector receives an additional certific...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michel Comte Art

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Archival Pigment

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