Guy Bourdin exhibition comes to Dubai - in pictures

  • An exhibition of fashion photographer Guy Bourdin's work is on display at Mall of the Emirates, Dubai. All photos: Estate of Guy Bourdin
    An exhibition of fashion photographer Guy Bourdin's work is on display at Mall of the Emirates, Dubai. All photos: Estate of Guy Bourdin
  • The selection is on display at That Concept Store until March 7
    The selection is on display at That Concept Store until March 7
  • All of the work on show was created between 1970 and 1979
    All of the work on show was created between 1970 and 1979
  • It is the first time his work is being displayed in the Middle East
    It is the first time his work is being displayed in the Middle East
  • Although he died more than thirty years ago, Bourdin remains influential
    Although he died more than thirty years ago, Bourdin remains influential
  • His work is still celebrated by many in the industry
    His work is still celebrated by many in the industry
  • He worked for famous fashion brands and magazines
    He worked for famous fashion brands and magazines
  • A natural disruptor, Bourdin was not afraid to break the rules
    A natural disruptor, Bourdin was not afraid to break the rules
  • He introduced an element of surrealism into fashion photography
    He introduced an element of surrealism into fashion photography
  • His work often uses empty spaces for maximum impact
    His work often uses empty spaces for maximum impact
  • One commission for a make-up brand
    One commission for a make-up brand
  • Bourdin dared to play with scale
    Bourdin dared to play with scale
  • Although he worked in a pre-Photoshop age, this image still confounds photographers for being produced without digital manipulation
    Although he worked in a pre-Photoshop age, this image still confounds photographers for being produced without digital manipulation