Portrait of David LaChapelle ©Thomas Canet

Interview With David LaChapelle | On Beauty, Faith and The Future of Images

A rare and intimate video conversation with David LaChapelle, recorded between Berlin and Los Angeles shortly before the world premiere of Vanishing Act in Miami.

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LaChapelle reflects on the evolution of his vision, the return of spirituality in his work, the value of handmade creation in the age of AI and why beauty remains a powerful tool for connection. A concise and inspiring insight into one of the most influential visual artists of our time.

LaChapelle has always walked the line between beauty and critique. His work merges theatricality with urgent messages on climate collapse, overconsumption, and human vulnerability.

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Portrait of David LaChapelle ©Thomas Canet
David LaChapelle © Thomas Canet
Portrait of David LaChapelle ©Thomas Canet

From 29 November 2025 to 31 January 2026, Vanishing Act, at VISU Contemporary in Miami Beach unveils over 30 works spanning four decades of LaChapelle’s career, including the world premiere of nine new pieces.

 

LaChapelle’s work also interrogates inequality, capitalism, and our obsession with status.

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© Courtesy by David LaChapelle © Thomas Canet

 

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