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‘Magic from the shadows’: the dreamlike visions of Paolo Roversi – in pictures

A new exhibition showcases the Italian fashion photographer’s technical mastery, where light, blur and even mistakes contribute to an image’s beauty Doubts, Paris 2026 Audrey, Paris 1998 Kirsten, Paris 1997 Kirsten,...

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Published August 5, 2026 Source: The Guardian 1 min read

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A new exhibition showcases the Italian fashion photographer’s technical mastery, where light, blur and even mistakes contribute to an image’s beauty

Doubts, Paris 2026

Audrey, Paris 1998

Kirsten, Paris 1997

Kirsten, Paris 1991

Molly, Paris 2015

Angela, Paris 1999

Miley Cyrus, Paris 2025

Fading Paolo, Paris 1984

Naomi, Paris 1996

Olaf, Paris 2005

Sara Grace, Paris, 2018

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