David Drebin
David Drebin (*1970) ranks among the most renowned contemporary photographic artists today. After graduating from Parsons School of Design in 1996, he began his career in commercial photography and advertising, creating images of movie stars, sports personalities, and entertainers, in addition to countless high-profile campaigns around the world. Drebin’s art career took off with a show in 2004 at the gallery Fahey/Klein in Los Angeles. Not only did Elton John purchase his work and become a frequent collector, but David Drebin was also introduced to CAMERA WORK Berlin, which hosted his first of five exhibitions there in 2005. Since then, the artist has worked with a host of A-list celebrities and has been featured in numerous exhibitions over the last decade, including in Vienna, Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris, Berlin, Istanbul, Miami, and New York. He has been represented by Contessa Gallery at over 100 art fairs since 2006, including Art Basel in Miami, where Drebin’s work has featured regularly for nearly 20 years.
Over time, Drebin has evolved his creative approach, resulting in an impressive multidisciplinary portfolio, including lightboxes, neon light installations, and diamond dust prints alongside his iconic photographs, to international acclaim. Best known for his cinematic, narrative style featuring femme fatales in dramatic settings, he has traveled the world to capture the most beautiful and evocative locations – cities, panoramic views, hotels, and more – to perfect his illusion through visual dreamscapes.