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February 4, 2026
‘She thought it was too sexy!’: portraits of Kate Moss, Grace Jones and a tea-drinking chimp
From a gold-covered Dennis Rodman to Jack Nicholson sitting in the snow, Albert Watson has spent a career shooting the stars – as well as the occasional giant coffee spoon
TL;DR
- Albert Watson is a renowned photographer with a distinct, cinematic style influencing fashion, portraiture, fine art, and still life.
- A new book, "Albert Watson – Kaos," published by Taschen, features his iconic work and previously unpublished Polaroids.
- Watson's images have appeared on over 100 Vogue covers and in publications like Rolling Stone and Time.
- He has created ad campaigns for brands such as Prada, Revlon, and Chanel.
- The book highlights Watson's creative process, including his bold suggestions for ad campaigns and personal projects.
- Watson is inspired by artists like Gerhard Richter and Peter Doig, and approaches his landscape work with a painterly philosophy.
- His forte lies in precise control of lighting and creating dramatic, larger-than-life portrayals of his subjects.
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