Ian Cuttler Sala (1971–2014) was a Mexican art director, photographer and graphic design artist.

Biography

Ian Cuttler was born in

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, in 1971. He lived with his brother Alex and two parents. His mother was crowned Miss Chile in 1968. He studied

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at the

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, California, (1991–1996). From 1991 to 1993 he co-owned ''Alebrije Estudio''. In 1996, he moved to New York, New York City where he worked for

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from September 1996 to January 2006. As an

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he created visual art campaigns for artists like Beyoncé, Ricky Martin, Billy Joel, Mariah Carey, Julio Iglesias, Marc Anthony and Destiny's Child. In 2000, he was nominated to the

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for the Best Boxed Recording Package for Louis Armstrong: "The Complete Hot Five And Hot Seven Recordings". He was awarded the Grammy for the Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package for Johnny Cash's "The Legend" box set in the

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. In January 2006, he left Sony Music to establish his own studio: ''Ian Cuttler Photography'' where he worked with prominent firms. He died in a car accident in Los Angeles, California, on February 23, 2014.

Credits

Ian Cuttler had credits on the following records:

Awards and nominations

* 2000 Grammy (Nomination) – Best Boxed Recording Package for Louis Armstrong: The Complete Hot Five And Hot Seven Recordings. * 2003 Alex Award (Winner) – Art Direction and design for Beyoncé: Dangerously in Love. * 2006 Grammy (winner) – Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package for Johnny Cash's The Legend box set.

References

External links

Ian Cuttler Photography Official Web site

The Color Awards Masters Cup -Ian Cuttler Nominations
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