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Inheriting Dreams: curated by Max Saula: Essay by Christian Caujolle

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11 September - 7 November 2025
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Sarah Moon, Theresa Stewart pour "Issey Miyake", 1995.

Sarah Moon French, b. 1941

Theresa Stewart pour "Issey Miyake", 1995.
Carbon Print.
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Image : 56.8 x 43 cm / 22 3/8 x 16 7/8 in
Paper : 72 x 56 cm / 28 3/8 x 22 in
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Edition of 15.
Hand-signed by Artist, titled, numbered and dated on print verso.
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Sarah Moon's 'Theresa Stewart pour Issey Miyake' (1995) exemplifies her revolutionary approach to fashion photography, transforming commercial imagery into profound visual poetry. This extraordinary carbon print presents a figure draped...
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Sarah Moon's "Theresa Stewart pour Issey Miyake" (1995) exemplifies her revolutionary approach to fashion photography, transforming commercial imagery into profound visual poetry.


This extraordinary carbon print presents a figure draped in lustrous emerald silk, hands elegantly shielding their face, while an enormous orange sculptural form—resembling a blooming flower or cocoon—dominates the composition's heart.


Moon's signature dreamlike aesthetic creates an unmistakable visual vocabulary that influenced a generation of photographers. The sumptuous interplay of jewel-toned emerald and burnished coral against the void-like black background embodies her philosophy of photography as "pure fiction."


The anonymous model stands upon vibrant coral bands that anchor this floating dream, showcasing Moon's groundbreaking color photography approach where she creates "more abstract" and emotionally resonant images.


The flowing fabric and organic sculptural elements suggest themes of transformation and ephemeral beauty—hallmarks of Moon's poetic vision that have earned her museum exhibitions worldwide.


This masterpiece represents Moon's commitment to photographic craftsmanship and her ability to create windows into an enchanted realm where fashion becomes fine art, cementing her legacy as a visionary whose impact continues inspiring new generations of visual artists.


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