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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$9,843
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 ...
Silver Gelatin
Safe Sex Photograph by Michel Comte, Contemporary, 1994, Unframed
By Michel Comte
Located in Roma, IT
Original vintage photograph realized by Michel Compte, featuring Sofia Coppola. Belongs to Comte's Series "Safe Sex". Excellent condition.
Photographic Paper
$7,025
Gisele Buendchen with Paparazzis, Cannes - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
In 1999, star photographer Michel Comte created a series of images with supermodel Gisele Bündchen in Cannes, France for Vogue Italia. The highly praised artworks are now part of fas...
Archival Pigment
Helena Christensen II - the nude supermodel jumping in the air
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Iconic nude portrait of 90's supermodel jumping. For decades Michel Comte has been shooting protagonists from the world of art, film and entertainment. However, he does not only take...
Archival Pigment
Daryl Hannah for L'Uomo Vogue - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and White Photoraph of Actress Daryl Hannah in Lingerie lying on an Elephant's back, smoking, photographed by Michel Comnte for L'Uomo Vogue in 1992. All prints are limited ed...
Archival Pigment
Set of two Photographs by and with Michel Comte - Photographs - 1994
By Michel Comte
Located in Roma, IT
A pair of photographs realized in 1993 and 1994. The first, realized by Pat Beaudet, shows the photographer Michel Comte with friends. The second features Sofia Coppola, and belong...
Photographic Paper
$14,061
Gisele Buendchen with Paparazzis, Cannes - supermodels escaping from the press
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 certificate of authenticity from the gallery. In 1999, star photographer Michel Comte created a series of images with supermodel Gisele Bündchen in Cannes, France for Vogue Italia. The highly praised artworks are now part of fashion and fine art history and sought-after worldwide. Intimate moments of a young Gisele captured on camera in Comte's raw signature style. The saturated colours of the broiling desert against the piercing blue of the clear sky or the cool palette of an intimate black-and-white portrait; Michel Comte can do it all. The Swiss star...
Archival Pigment
$7,025
Beauty and Beast II, Jumping with Zebra, 1996 - Limited Edition Fine Art Print
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Semi Nude Model in Zebra printed pants jumping in the desert with a Zebra, photographed by Michel Comte as part of the Series 'Beauty and the Beast' in 1996. All prints are limited...
Archival Pigment
Claudia Schiffer I - Limited Edition Fine Art Photography
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
This color photograph by Michel Comte presents a staged interior scene defined by warm, saturated tones and a richly detailed setting. Claudia Schiffer lies on a pink upholstered sof...
Archival Pigment
$7,025
Gisele Screaming, for VOGUE, Cannes 1999, Limited Edition Photography, Fine Art
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
“Gisele Bündchen Screaming, for VOGUE, Cannes 1999” by Michel Comte captures a raw and electrifying moment that transcends the conventions of fashion photography. Shot during the Can...
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Beauty and Beast II - Tatjana Jumping with Zebra, Fine Art Photography, 1996
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Semi Nude Model in Zebra printed pants jumping in the desert with a Zebra, photographed by Michel Comte as part of the Series 'Beauty and the Beast' in 1996. All prints are limited...
Archival Pigment
Price Upon Request
Beauty & Beast, Daryl Hannah for L'Uomo Vogue - Fine Art Photography, 1992
By Michel Comte
Located in Vienna, AT
Black and White Photoraph of Actress Daryl Hannah in Lingerie lying on an Elephant's back, smoking, photographed by Michel Comnte for L'Uomo Vogue in 1992. All prints are limited edi...
Archival Pigment
$1,850
H 24 in W 24 in D 1 in
"Men 2" (FRAMED) Black & White Photography 24 x 24 in Ed of 15 by Olha Stepanian
By Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Men 2" (FRAMED) Black & White Photography 24 x 24 in Ed of 15 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued ...
Photographic Paper
$3,650
H 24 in W 36 in D 1 in
"Surface" Black & White Photography 24 x 36 in Ed. of 18 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko
By Yevgeniy Repiashenko
Located in Culver City, CA
"Surface" Black & White Photography 24 x 36 in Ed. of 18 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Year photo was taken: 2013 "Edition of 18. Mounting the photo under of glossy acrylic glass crea...
Plexiglass, Archival Pigment
$4,400
H 48 in W 65 in
Blue Bird, Signed Archival Fine Art Print, 48x65 Inches, Edition of 7
By Erik Pawassar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Blue Bird by Erik Pawassar 48 x 65 inches (122 x 165cm) edition of 7 signed 30 x 40 inches (76 x 102cm) edition of 25 signed archival fine art pigment print signed & numbered...
Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Giclée
$2,250
H 39 in W 39 in D 0.1 in
"Shot" Black & White Photography 39" x 39" in Edition 1/3 by Olha Stepanian
By Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Shot" Black & White Photography 39" x 39" in Edition 1/3 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by th...
Photographic Paper
$1,950
H 36 in W 24 in
No Title (No 66) Ballet Photography 36x24 in Ed of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko
By Yevgeniy Repiashenko
Located in Culver City, CA
No Title (No 66) Ballet Photography 36x24 in Ed of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Photography Year photo was taken: 2021 This picture is a part of Spirit series. Magic dance movement...
Archival Pigment
$1,800
H 24 in W 18 in D 1 in
No Title (No 83) Ballet Photography 24 x 18 in Ed. of 25 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko
By Yevgeniy Repiashenko
Located in Culver City, CA
No Title (No 83) Ballet Photography 24 x 18 in Ed. of 25 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Photography Year photo was taken: 2020 This picture is a part of Spirit series. Magic dance movem...
Archival Pigment, Plexiglass
$2,250
H 39 in W 39 in D 0.1 in
"Play with Me" Figurative Photography 39" x 39" in Edition 1/3 by Olha Stepanian
By Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Play with Me" Figurative Photography 39" x 39" in Edition 1/3 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the ...
Photographic Paper
$1,350
H 24 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
"In the Garden 3" Photography 24" x 24" inch Edition 1/15 by Olha Stepanian
By Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"In the Garden 3" Photography 24" x 24" inch Edition 1/15 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by the ar...
Photographic Paper
$1,400
H 24 in W 24 in D 0.1 in
"Men" Black & White Photography 24" x 24" inch Edition 4/15 by Olha Stepanian
By Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Men" Black & White Photography 24" x 24" inch Edition 4/15 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Comes with COA issued by ...
Photographic Paper
$3,700
H 48 in W 71 in
Beach Comber Archival Print, Signed, 48x71 inches, Edition of 7
By Erik Pawassar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Beach Comber by Erik Pawassar 48 x 71 inches (122 x 180cm) edition of 7 signed 27 x 40 inches (69 x 102cm) edition of 25 signed archival fine art pigment print signed & numbe...
Archival Pigment, Photographic Paper, Giclée
Circumstance, America #331
By Formento + Formento
Located in New York City, NY
In Circumstance, Formento + Formento examine the human figure as a site of vulnerability shaped by social, economic, and emotional forces. The series emerged from an extended journey...
Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
$1,950
H 36 in W 25 in D 0.1 in
No title (No 81) Ballet Photography 36 x 25 in Ed. of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko
By Yevgeniy Repiashenko
Located in Culver City, CA
No title (No 81) Ballet Photography 36 x 25 in Ed. of 28 by Yevgeniy Repiashenko No title (No 81) by Yevgeniy Repiashenko Year photo was taken: 2015 Limited Edition of 28 Picture s...
Archival Pigment
Mike Tyson
By Michel Comte
Located in Wiscasett, ME
An iconic image by Michel Comte (Swiss b. 1954). Gelatin silver print signed in pencil on the reverse. Matted and framed under plexiglass. 14.5" x 14.5" image and 22.5" x 22.5" inclu...
Silver Gelatin