Vinoodh Matadin is a Dutch fashion photographer and artist born on September 29, 1961, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. He is best known as one half of the highly influential photography duo Inez and Vinoodh, which he forms with his wife, Inez van Lamsweerde, a partnership that began in the mid-1980s.
Both studied fashion design at the Fashion Academy Vogue in Amsterdam, where Vinoodh Matadin studied from 1981 to 1985. Early in his career, he co-founded the Dutch fashion label Lawina and worked as a stylist before transitioning into photography.
| Full Name | Vinoodh Matadin |
| Date of Birth | 25-September-1961 (64 years) |
| Gender | Male |
| Category | Arts and Entertainment |
Vinoodh Matadin and Inez began collaborating formally in the early 1990s, building a reputation for their audacious, meticulously crafted images that blend fashion photography with contemporary art. Their innovative use of digital imaging, including computer manipulation techniques, helped redefine modern fashion photography.
The duo's work has appeared in premier fashion magazines such as Vogue, W Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vanity Fair, and they have created iconic advertising campaigns for major fashion houses including Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Gucci, Balenciaga, and Louis Vuitton.
Their artistic collaborations extend beyond photography into experimental projects and exhibitions in renowned galleries worldwide. They have challenged social and gender norms through their provocative artworks, such as the 1995 digital series "The Forest," which experimented with male and female body features.
Vinoodh Matadin and Inez van Lamsweerde live in New York City with their son, Charles Star Matadin. Alongside their commercial and artistic photography, they have directed music videos for prominent artists and continued pushing creative boundaries in visual culture.
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