Mustafa Sabbagh

The works of Mustafa Sabbagh may come off pretentious and “a bit too much” first, but I guess that’s the faith of every fashion photographer. Thus, there is more to Mustafa that pretty pictures and fashion films. His clicks dissociate themselves from the glamour fictitious standard beauty. He focuses his lense on normal subjects, caught in their wonderful imperfection. Vacuity and immediacy make his works unique.

Mr. Sabbagh was born in Amman, Jordan, is however Italian since 1989. His studies were devoted to architecture and his knowledge acquired in Venice. Mustafa has been Avedon assistant in London for several years. He collaborates with some of the most important fashion publications – yes, VOGUE is on the list, but namedropping is not my thing. His works have been shown at Bread & Butter Berlin 2004, Fongazione Pitti 2006 and you can see his images in the Lee Jeans look book.

His latest works linked to Architecture include International exhibition of yarns and fibres; Welcome TO MY HOUSE – Pitti Uomo Firenze 2006; Be Positive – White Milano 2009; Edwin – White Milano 2009; Forfex – White Milano 2009