David LaChapelle's First Venice Solo Show at Casa dei Tre Oci

Casa dei Tre Oci in Venice will host the first monographic exhibition of David LaChapelle from April 12 to September 10. The show features over 100 images spanning the American photographer's career, from early black-and-white works of the 1990s to recent iconic color pieces. A major highlight is the world premiere of New World, a series of 18 photographs created over the last four years, marking LaChapelle's return to the human figure. The series explores themes of paradise, joy, nature, and the soul, drawing inspiration from Odilon Redon, William Blake, Michelangelo, Michael Jackson, and Pharrell Williams's song Happy. LaChapelle, often called "the Fellini of Photography" for his dreamlike depictions of reality, is known for his irreverent pop iconography.