Peter Lindbergh Exhibition Unveiled at Armani Silos

MILAN — “We all know his fashion photos, but there’s so much more, beyond the stereotypes,” said Giorgio Armani at the unveiling of the exhibition of Peter Lindbergh’s work, called “Heimat. A Sense of Belonging.” Running Feb. 22 to Aug. 2 at the Armani Silos, the exhibit displays the more emblematic images that have contributed to the photographer’s fame as well as the lesser-known, yet equally striking and evocative, photos. “There is a whole world in the eyes of a photographer, in the ability to understand and bring together experiences and people that can change the way we look at things,” said Armani. “Women’s faces, for example. Their bodies and gestures. Peter Lindbergh’s cinematic photographs have a unique way of blending sophistication with unexpected spontaneity that makes them unforgettable. His eye was able to capture a vital and secret intensity, allowing a glimpse into a world of sensitivity and emotion.” Reminiscing about Lindbergh, he said “when he photographed, he was really happy when whoever was on the other side of the lens had understood what he wanted.” With the exhibit, Armani paid tribute to Lindbergh, who died last September and who had forged a strong working relationship with the designer, photographing several of his

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