Venezia: Sessione di ritratto Polaroid con Miles Aldridge allo SMAC
Venezia: Sessione di ritratto Polaroid con Miles Aldridge allo SMAC
Monday 6th | Tuesday 7th | Wednesday 8th | Thursday 9th | Friday 10th | Saturday 11th July
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Ampiamente riconosciuto per il suo approccio distintivo alla fotografia Polaroid, come celebrato nella sua acclamata serie di libri Please return Polaroid (Steidl 2016), l'artista britannico Miles Aldridge offre un numero limitato di esclusive sessioni di ritratto presso il San Marco Arts Centre a Venezia, in concomitanza con la Biennale.
Come Funziona
Ogni sessione intima dura 20 minuti: 15 minuti di scatto davanti all'iconica tenda arancione di Miles, seguiti da 5 minuti di attesa mentre le tue Polaroid si sviluppano. All'arrivo, il tuo gruppo sarà accolto dal meraviglioso staff dello SMAC mentre ti prepari a entrare nel mondo vibrante e cinematografico dell'artista.
L'Esperienza
In questa rara opportunità, sarai fotografato circondato da oggetti di scena dell'universo distintivo di Miles: popcorn da film classici, boa di piume, telefoni retrò e occhiali di grandi dimensioni in tutti i colori dell'arcobaleno. Ti invitiamo a portare oggetti personali che contribuiscano a un linguaggio visivo che sia al contempo familiare e teatrale. Indossa qualcosa di audace!
Miles selezionerà e firmerà personalmente le sue Polaroid preferite dalla tua sessione, creando ricordi da conservare per sempre.
Esclusiva SMAC Venezia
Queste sessioni di ritratto sono disponibili solo allo SMAC Venezia, in partnership con Alessi e Nowness — un'opportunità unica per essere fotografati da Miles Aldridge e portare a casa opere originali firmate da un artista acclamato a livello internazionale.
Se hai ulteriori domande sulla sessione Polaroid Portrait, invia un'e-mail a studio@milesaldridge.com e saremo più che felici di aiutarti.
Polaroid Portrait FAQs
Where is the Portrait Session held?
Portrait Sessions will be held at 29 Rue du Dr Fanton13200 Arles, France.
Just across from the main office from Les Rencontres d'Arles.
How much is the Polaroid Portrait session?
Each Polaroid Portrait session is €375
How do I schedule my portrait?
Please use the button above to select a time and date.
If your preferred time/date isn't available, please email studio@milesaldridge.com and we will do our best to accommodate.
How long is each Portrait Session?
The Portrait session takes 15 minutes to shoot, then another 5 minutes to develop.
How many people can be in my Polaroid Portrait?
The sessions are available for individuals or groups of 2-4 (a couple or group of friends/family).
Is the building wheelchair accessible?
Yes it is wheelchair accessible.
Will there be props & what to wear?
A selection of Miles’ iconic props will be available to use, such as skulls, coloured telephones, cocktails, and popcorn.
You are also welcome to bring personal items to be photographed with.
Wear something fun! Miles' work is known for its vibrant, saturated aesthetic.
Can I bring my children or my pet?
Yes! The Polaroid Portraits are fun for all the family – even your littlest or fluffiest ones.
How many Polaroids will I receive?
Miles will sign his favourite selection of your Polaroids, which are yours to keep! This is typically between 3-9 Polaroids.
Do I need to book a time slot in advance?
Yes, Polaroid Portrait sessions require advance booking. Please select your preferred time slot when purchasing.
Not in Venice but want a Polaroid?
Polaroid Portrait sessions can be privately booked with Miles in his London studio, or a location of your choosing.
For more information, please reach out to us via email: studio@milesaldridge.com
Sir Elton John by Miles Aldridge for TIME Magazine Icon of the Year, 2024
15 Minutes of Fame is my ongoing series of Polaroid portraits, a democratic mix of public figures and ‘complete unknowns’.
Each sitter steps into my studio, where they’re photographed against a pleated orange backdrop, under theatrical lighting, with a curated selection of props from my universe: telephones, popcorn, cocktail glasses...
The idea came after I photographed Elton John for TIME’s Icon of the Year cover. That shoot, staged like a set of photobooth snapshots, got me thinking: what happens when anyone, not just a celebrity, is given their moment in the spotlight? The result is a pop-tinged homage to August Sander and Andy Warhol, filtered through my own hyper-stylised, cinematic lens.
Over the course of fifteen minutes, I work spontaneously with each sitter to create a fictional version of themselves. There’s a wonderful alchemy in that brief performance, where myth and truth blur.
I shoot the portraits on Polaroid because it’s immediate, with just the right amount of irreverence — perfect for capturing flashes of humour, vanity, drama, and surprise.
Each portrait is a unique, unrepeatable record of the sitter’s 15 minutes in front of my camera.
At its core, 15 Minutes of Fame is about how people want to be seen, and who they become when they’re given permission. More often than not, the version they leave with is closer to the truth than the one they arrived with.
– Miles Aldridge
Large-format archival pigment prints
Following your portrait session, your Polaroids are professionally scanned, providing you with a high-resolution digital archive of your images.
In addition to your original Polaroids, enlarged fine art prints of your portraits are available for purchase in four sizes.
These archival pigment prints are produced on 300 gsm Hahnemühle 100% cotton paper, signed in pencil by Miles Aldridge, and supplied with an artist's label.
Created from your original Polaroids, these highly personal artworks are unique to you and unavailable elsewhere.
We will contact you after your session with digital scans of your Polaroids and information on the available print options.
