Gilles Berquet – Master of Surreal Erotic Photography
- Erwin Stephan
- 12 mei
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Introduction
Gilles Berquet is a French photographer internationally renowned for his hypnotic, surreal, and sensual photographic style. His work blurs the boundaries between fetish, erotic art, and dreamlike imagery, and is regarded as iconic within the contemporary erotic art scene.
Biography
Born in 1956 in Clamart, France, Berquet studied at the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris. In the 1980s, he gained international acclaim for his striking black-and-white photography, fusing sensuality, mystery, and fetish elements into pure visual art.
Style and Signature
Berquet’s work features:
a unique fusion of fetish, bondage, and surrealism
classic black-and-white aesthetics
frequent use of masks, latex, stockings, and provocative poses
His imagery invites reflection and transcends traditional erotic photography.
Notable Works and Projects
"Mïrka"An iconic photo book featuring Berquet’s muse, Mïrka Lugosi, portrayed in whimsical, surreal characters. The project includes short films in the style of silent surrealist cinema.
"Maniac Magazine"As editor-in-chief, Berquet created this unique magazine focused on love, fetish, and critical art.
Photobooks
Gilles Berquet has also published a remarkable series of photo books:
Le Banquet (2000) – A rare collector’s item with 96 pages of intense black-and-white erotic photography.
Mïrka (2007) – A surreal photo fairytale including a DVD with short films.
Sur Rendez-vous (2000) – A collection of fetish photography, featuring a foreword by philosopher Michel Onfray.
La Solitude des Anges (1994) – A deep exploration of solitude and sensuality in imagery.
Parfums Mécaniques (1996) – A visual journey into the fusion of mechanics and eroticism.
Le Fétiche est une Grammaire (2018) – A philosophical study of fetishism as a visual language.
Other Creative Activities
"Le Photographe" (2000)
"La chambre d’Alice" (2003)Both short films showcase Berquet’s unique visual storytelling beyond photography.
Exhibitions and Publications
Kunsthal Rotterdam
Exhibitions in Paris, New York, Berlin
Featured in numerous books and international publications
Quote
"I don’t only try to capture beauty, but also the elusive mystery hidden behind it."– Gilles Berquet
Contact & Social Media
Gallery
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