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Fotógrafo • Londres, Inglaterra

Jake Chessum es un fotógrafo británico conocido por sus retratos relajados e íntimos de algunas de las figuras más reconocibles de la música, el cine y la cultura contemporánea. Creció en Croydon, en el sur de Londres, y estudió diseño gráfico en St. Martins School of Art antes de dedicarse a la fotografía.

En los años noventa, Chessum colaboró habitualmente con The Face y fotografió a artistas y actores como Beck, Beastie Boys, Aaliyah, Quentin Tarantino e Ice Cube en un momento decisivo de sus carreras. Más tarde se instaló en Nueva York, donde siguió desarrollando su carrera en fotografía editorial, retrato y publicidad.

A lo largo de los años ha fotografiado a una extraordinaria variedad de personajes, como David Bowie, Heath Ledger, Robin Williams, Nicole Kidman, Elisabeth Moss, Snoop Dogg, Robert De Niro, Jay-Z, Natalie Portman, Emma Stone y Martin Scorsese. Su trabajo se caracteriza por una naturalidad y una franqueza que dejan aflorar la personalidad sin que la imagen parezca forzada.

Además de su trabajo editorial, Chessum ha realizado retratos en edición limitada, entre ellos de Amy Winehouse, Robbie Williams, 50 Cent, Snoop Dogg y Jay-Z. Sus fotografías combinan la inmediatez del retrato de revista con un fuerte sentido del carácter, el momento y la presencia humana.

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    Obra destacada

    Una selección cuidadosamente comisariada de obras de arte elegidas por The Photo Gallery para destacar las expresiones más singulares de Jake Chessum. Cada pieza ha sido seleccionada por su impacto visual, su calidad técnica y su capacidad para resistir el paso del tiempo.

    Black-and-white portrait of 50 Cent holding a cigar near his lips, by Jake Chessum, with a white border.
    50 Cent by Jake Chessum displayed in a black frame on a grey wall beside a low dark table displaying a sculpture.
    Detail: Black-and-white portrait of 50 Cent holding a cigar near his lips, by Jake Chessum.
    Jake Chessum

    50 Cent

    Desde 9,800.00 kr
    Black-and-white portrait of Benicio del Toro and Brad Pitt wearing sunglasses with cigarettes in their mouths, by Jake Chessum, with a white border.
    Benicio and Brad by Jake Chessum displayed in a black frame on a grey wall beside a dark table with books and a lit candle.
    Detail: Black-and-white portrait of Benicio del Toro and Brad Pitt wearing sunglasses with cigarettes in their mouths, by Jake Chessum.
    Jake Chessum

    Benicio and Brad

    Desde 9,800.00 kr
    Johnny Depp in an open white shirt resting his face on one hand while holding a cigarette, by Jake Chessum, with a white border.
    Johnny Depp by Jake Chessum displayed in a black frame on a grey wall beside a black wooden armchair.
    Detail: Johnny Depp in an open white shirt resting his face on one hand while holding a cigarette, by Jake Chessum.
    Jake Chessum

    Johnny Depp

    Desde 9,800.00 kr
    Robbie Williams in a dark jacket holding sunglasses near his face and baring his teeth, by Jake Chessum, with a white border.
    Robbie Williams by Jake Chessum displayed in a black frame on a grey wall beside a blue cushioned wooden armchair.
    Detail: Robbie Williams in a dark jacket holding sunglasses near his face and baring his teeth, by Jake Chessum.
    Jake Chessum

    Robbie Williams

    Desde 9,800.00 kr
    Black-and-white close-up profile of Robin Williams with a grey beard, by Jake Chessum, with a white border.
    Robin Williams by Jake Chessum displayed in a black frame on a grey wall beside low benches and a wall-mounted tap.
    Detail: Black-and-white close-up profile of Robin Williams with a grey beard, by Jake Chessum.
    Jake Chessum

    Robin Williams

    Desde 9,800.00 kr

    Descubre el mundo de Jake Chessum

    Cuatro retratos de Amy Winehouse forman parte de esta colección, que también incluye retratos de Heath Ledger y Robin Williams. Jake Chessum tiene la peculiaridad de fotografiar a las personas poco antes o poco después del momento que las define, algo que no estaba previsto, pero que acabó sucediendo.

    Creció en Croydon, estudió diseño gráfico en St Martin's y fotografió para The Face durante los años noventa, retratando a Beck, Aaliyah e Ice Cube a principios de esa década. En 1995 cruzó el Atlántico para trabajar en George, la revista de JFK Jr., y en 1999 se trasladó definitivamente a Nueva York. Según explica, lo que busca es una imagen que defina a la persona de alguna manera.

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    Black-and-white portrait of Heath Ledger looking down with his lips pursed, by Jake Chessum, with a white border.
    Heath Ledger by Jake Chessum displayed in a black frame on a grey wall beside a wheeled table displaying an open book.
    Detail: Black-and-white portrait of Heath Ledger looking down with his lips pursed, by Jake Chessum.
    Jake Chessum

    Heath Ledger

    Desde 9,800.00 kr
    Black-and-white portrait of 50 Cent holding a cigar near his lips, by Jake Chessum, with a white border.
    50 Cent by Jake Chessum displayed in a black frame on a grey wall beside a low dark table displaying a sculpture.
    Detail: Black-and-white portrait of 50 Cent holding a cigar near his lips, by Jake Chessum.
    Jake Chessum

    50 Cent

    Desde 9,800.00 kr
    Ewan McGregor holding a hand above his head so its shadow crosses his face, by Jake Chessum, with a white border.
    Ewan McGregor by Jake Chessum displayed in a black frame on a grey wall beside a low dark table displaying a sculpture.
    Detail: Ewan McGregor holding a hand above his head so its shadow crosses his face, by Jake Chessum.
    Jake Chessum

    Ewan McGregor

    Desde 9,800.00 kr
    Ethan Hawke in a fedora seated on a brownstone step with his legs stretched along the pavement, by Jake Chessum, with a white border.
    Ethan Hawke by Jake Chessum displayed in a black frame on a grey wall beside stacks of old books on the floor.
    Detail: Ethan Hawke in a fedora seated on a brownstone step with his legs stretched along the pavement, by Jake Chessum.
    Jake Chessum

    Ethan Hawke

    Desde 9,800.00 kr
    Black-and-white portrait of Elisabeth Moss sticking out her tongue, by Jake Chessum, with a white border.
    Elisabeth Moss by Jake Chessum displayed in a black frame on a grey wall beside a blue cushioned wooden armchair.
    Detail: Black-and-white portrait of Elisabeth Moss sticking out her tongue, by Jake Chessum.
    Jake Chessum

    Elisabeth Moss

    Desde 9,800.00 kr
    Black-and-white portrait of David Bowie holding his forearm across his eyes, by Jake Chessum, with a white border.
    David Bowie by Jake Chessum displayed in a black frame on a grey wall beside a black wooden armchair.
    Detail: Black-and-white portrait of David Bowie holding his forearm across his eyes, by Jake Chessum.
    Jake Chessum

    David Bowie

    Desde 9,800.00 kr
    Coldplay posing among cardboard boxes and mirrored disco balls, with a band member airborne, by Jake Chessum, with a white border.
    Coldplay by Jake Chessum displayed in a black frame on a grey wall beside a dark table with a lit candle in a sculptural holder.
    Detail: Coldplay posing among cardboard boxes and mirrored disco balls, with a band member airborne, by Jake Chessum.
    Jake Chessum

    Coldplay

    Desde 9,800.00 kr
    Black-and-white portrait of Benicio del Toro and Brad Pitt wearing sunglasses with cigarettes in their mouths, by Jake Chessum, with a white border.
    Benicio and Brad by Jake Chessum displayed in a black frame on a grey wall beside a dark table with books and a lit candle.
    Detail: Black-and-white portrait of Benicio del Toro and Brad Pitt wearing sunglasses with cigarettes in their mouths, by Jake Chessum.
    Jake Chessum

    Benicio and Brad

    Desde 9,800.00 kr
    Amy Winehouse resting her chin on her hands at a pale café table beside condiment bottles, by Jake Chessum, with a white border.
    Amy Winehouse #4 by Jake Chessum displayed in a black frame on a grey wall beside a dark table with flowers and a brass candleholder.
    Detail: Amy Winehouse resting her chin on her hands at a pale café table beside condiment bottles, by Jake Chessum.
    Jake Chessum

    Amy Winehouse #4

    Desde 9,800.00 kr
    Amy Winehouse in a colourful strapless dress seated against wood panelling with her hands behind her head, by Jake Chessum, with a white border.
    Amy Winehouse #3 by Jake Chessum displayed in a black frame on a grey wall beside a dark table with a lit candle in a sculptural holder.
    Detail: Amy Winehouse in a colourful strapless dress seated against wood panelling with her hands behind her head, by Jake Chessum.
    Jake Chessum

    Amy Winehouse #3

    Desde 9,800.00 kr
    Amy Winehouse seated on a wooden bench in a laundrette beside open washing machines, by Jake Chessum, with a white border.
    Amy Winehouse #2 by Jake Chessum displayed in a black frame on a grey wall beside a dark table with flowers and a brass candleholder.
    Detail: Amy Winehouse seated on a wooden bench in a laundrette beside open washing machines, by Jake Chessum.
    Jake Chessum

    Amy Winehouse #2

    Desde 9,800.00 kr
    Black-and-white portrait of Amy Winehouse resting a hand in her hair with her eyes closed, by Jake Chessum, with a white border.
    Amy Winehouse #1 by Jake Chessum displayed in a black frame on a grey wall beside a dark table with books and a lit candle.
    Detail: Black-and-white portrait of Amy Winehouse resting a hand in her hair with her eyes closed, by Jake Chessum.
    Jake Chessum

    Amy Winehouse #1

    Desde 9,800.00 kr