Photographer Terry Richardson pays homage to the iconic Andy Warhol and his famous "15 minutes of fame" expression with a new photography project published in the February issue of Interview magazine.
‘Can You Digit?’ shows that nowadays, those seeking their 15 minutes of fame have abandoned mirrors and gone digital. Now they check their digital screens before they step out of the house into the arms of the paparazzi.
Models Karmen Pedaru, Naty Chabanenko and Constance Jablonski were styled by Karl Templer in the style of ’70s superstar Jane Forth with a slick Scalp hairdo, big eyes, no brows and show-stopping bright red lips.
The late Andy Warhol founded Interview magazine with John Wilcock.
Paparazzi Fametography
'Can You Digit?' Explores the Future of "15 Minutes of Fame"
Trend Themes
1. Digital Fame - Opportunities in developing platforms that allow people easy access to 15 minutes of fame by going digital.
2. Cyber Celebrity - Creating innovative tools and services in the digital space that help people become popular online and achieve cyber celebrity.
3. Paparazzi Tech - Exploring new technologies that can help paparazzi capture and share images of celebrities in a more efficient manner.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - From Instagram to TikTok, social media platforms have disrupted traditional models of fame to give users their own digital voice and fame.
2. Photography - As more people seek to become famous through their digital presence, the demand for creative and innovative photographers who can capture their unique personality has never been higher.
3. Celebrity News - As social media platforms have gained in importance, so too have sites like TMZ and Buzzfeed, which are taking over the celebrity news space and are constantly seeking new ways to capture the public's attention.