Carli Hermès (born 23 April 1963 in

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. Carli Hermès studied photography at the

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in England. He became international known with his commercial photographs for brands like Martini,

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, Black & White, Madame Figaro en Avenue. He also photographed internationally famous people such as

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. Besides his work as a photographer he is also active as a director for commercials and videos for brands like; G-star, Royal Club,

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(Dutch singer) and the Dutch Railroad company. In 2006 and 2007 Carli was a member of the jury of

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. His latest work, "Elements", was presented from April until July 2008 in art gallery "Rademakers" in

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.Poster of "Elements" exhibition
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Publishings

*Focus Cahier - Carli Hermès in ''Backstage'' (1990) *Carli Hermès - ''Both Sides'' (1995) *Smelik Stokking - ''Carli Hermès'' *Carli Hermès - ''Glitz'' (2003) *Carli Hermès - ''The Elements'' (2008)

References

External links

Official website Carli Hermès
1963 births Living people Dutch photographers People from Schijndel Royal Academy of Art, The Hague alumni Alumni of Arts University Bournemouth {{Europe-photographer-stub