The Opéra: Anniversary Issue:
The Best of Classic and Contemporary Nude Photography

The front cover contains silver printing on blue linen containing the work of Bastiaan Woudt
The front cover contains silver printing on blue linen containing the work of Bastiaan Woudt

Since the founding of THE OPÉRA—Magazine for Classic & Contemporary Nude Photography in 2012, a new issue with works by more than thirty photographers per magazine has been produced each year under the creative direction of changing designers.

Half-title set in HAL Timezone by Hanzer Liccini
Half-title set in HAL Timezone by Hanzer Liccini
The table of contents is inspired by roman columns and ground plans from basilicas
The table of contents is inspired by roman columns and ground plans from basilicas
Each chapter separator is set in white type on black background
Each chapter separator is set in white type on black background

Together with Editor Matthias Straub we chose the most beautiful series from ten issues that now being published for the first time and in a new layout with in part new motifs in a unique omnibus volume.

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The book combines the works of the following artists: Evelyn Bencicova, Rachel de Joode, Henny de la Motte, Fabien Dettori, Julia Fullerton-Batten, Thomas Hauser, Bart Hess, Petrina Hicks, Mayumi Hosokura, David PD Hyde, Maciek Jasik, Nadav Kander, Mona Kuhn, Joanne Leah, Kenny Lemes, Julia Luzina, Ed Maximus, Stefan Milev, Thomas Sing, Laura Stevens, Erika Svensson, Marc van Dalen, Sean Patrick Watters, Roger Weiss, Milena Wojhan, Bastiaan Woudt, Daisuke Yokota, Lin Zhipeng

Lin Zhipeng aka 223 show their work in Chapter III.
Lin Zhipeng aka 223 show their work in Chapter III.
Lin Zhipeng aka 223 show their work in Chapter III.
Lin Zhipeng aka 223 show their work in Chapter III.
Lin Zhipeng aka 223 show their work in Chapter III.
Lin Zhipeng aka 223 show their work in Chapter III.
Lin Zhipeng aka 223 show their work in Chapter III.
Lin Zhipeng aka 223 show their work in Chapter III.

The structure of the book which is divided in five chapters define and influence the layout, size and combinations of the photographs.

Kenny Lemes is shown in Chapter IV., Retardation
Kenny Lemes is shown in Chapter IV., Retardation
Thomas Sing’s work in Chapter IV, Retardation
Thomas Sing’s work in Chapter IV, Retardation
Thomas Sing’s work in Chapter IV, Retardation
Thomas Sing’s work in Chapter IV, Retardation
Thomas Sing’s work in Chapter IV, Retardation
Thomas Sing’s work in Chapter IV, Retardation
Thomas Sing’s work in Chapter IV, Retardation
Thomas Sing’s work in Chapter IV, Retardation
Thomas Sing’s work in Chapter IV, Retardation
Thomas Sing’s work in Chapter IV, Retardation
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A plethora of subjects, models and settings taken by internationally acclaimed photographers and artists shows the status quo of classic and contemporary nude photography.

Milena Wojhan is part of Chapter IV, Retardation
Milena Wojhan is part of Chapter IV, Retardation
Milena Wojhan is part of Chapter IV, Retardation
Milena Wojhan is part of Chapter IV, Retardation
Close-Up of Manon Ouimet’s work in Chapter IV.
Close-Up of Manon Ouimet’s work in Chapter IV.
Manon Ouimet with a striking series in Chapter IV.
Manon Ouimet with a striking series in Chapter IV.

The dedication of each artist is also honored in a personal text contribution that was placed in a specific part at the end of the book, the appendix.

The typographical treatment is inspired by Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (December 2019) which was published by Venetian published Aldus Manutius during the Renaissance.
The typographical treatment is inspired by Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (December 2019) which was published by Venetian published Aldus Manutius during the Renaissance.
The typographical treatment is inspired by Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (December 2019) which was published by Venetian published Aldus Manutius during the Renaissance.
The typographical treatment is inspired by Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (December 2019) which was published by Venetian published Aldus Manutius during the Renaissance.
The typographical treatment is inspired by Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (December 2019) which was published by Venetian published Aldus Manutius during the Renaissance.
The typographical treatment is inspired by Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (December 2019) which was published by Venetian published Aldus Manutius during the Renaissance.
The typographical treatment is inspired by Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (December 2019) which was published by Venetian published Aldus Manutius during the Renaissance.
The typographical treatment is inspired by Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (December 2019) which was published by Venetian published Aldus Manutius during the Renaissance.
The typographical treatment is inspired by Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (December 2019) which was published by Venetian published Aldus Manutius during the Renaissance.
The typographical treatment is inspired by Hypnerotomachia Poliphili (December 2019) which was published by Venetian published Aldus Manutius during the Renaissance.
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In contrast to the previous issues, the anniversary issue is a linen-bound hardcover. The title and the beautiful photography by Bastiaan Woudt are printed in silver on midnight-blue linen.

Cover spread for THE OPÉRA: the anniversary issue
Cover spread for THE OPÉRA: the anniversary issue

The anniversary issue was released on two seperate occasions: during Paris Photo and at Galerie Kernweine in Stuttgart. On each occasion we’ve had the chance to present the decisions and the process of editing and designing this sophisticated archive.

Invitation for the second release in Stuttgart at Galerie Kernweine.
Invitation for the second release in Stuttgart at Galerie Kernweine.
The photography on the front of the invitation is by Bastiaan Woudt.
The photography on the front of the invitation is by Bastiaan Woudt.
Invitation flyer set in HAL Timezone by Hanzer Liccini.
Invitation flyer set in HAL Timezone by Hanzer Liccini.
Invitation flyer set in HAL Timezone by Hanzer Liccini.
Invitation flyer set in HAL Timezone by Hanzer Liccini.

Besides the presentation about the editing and designing process behind THE OPÉRA, we’ve showcased snippets taken from the proof print sheet throughout the gallery space at Galerie Kernweine in Stuttgart.

Impressions taken during the release at Galerie Kernweine in Stuttgart.
Impressions taken during the release at Galerie Kernweine in Stuttgart.
Impressions taken during the release at Galerie Kernweine in Stuttgart.
Impressions taken during the release at Galerie Kernweine in Stuttgart.
Impressions taken during the release at Galerie Kernweine in Stuttgart.
Impressions taken during the release at Galerie Kernweine in Stuttgart.
Impressions taken during the release at Galerie Kernweine in Stuttgart.
Impressions taken during the release at Galerie Kernweine in Stuttgart.
Impressions taken during the release at Galerie Kernweine in Stuttgart.
Impressions taken during the release at Galerie Kernweine in Stuttgart.
Impressions taken during the release at Galerie Kernweine in Stuttgart.
Impressions taken during the release at Galerie Kernweine in Stuttgart.

»The Opéra — Magazine for Classic and Contemporary Nude Photography Anniversary Issue« is published by Kerber Verlag.

Client:

 Kerber Verlag

Partners:

 Matthias Straub, Studio Tillack Knöll

Size:

 240 × 310

Technique:

 Offset

ISBN:

 978-3-7356-0852-9

URL:

 https://www.kerberverlag.com/en/1997/the-opera

Studio Tillack Knöll is a multicreative design practice that concerns itself with the visual and spatial aspects of communication. We design exhibitions, wayfinding systems, books, visual identities and digital experiences for a variety of clients involved in architecture, art, science and commerce to cultural institutions and NGOs.