![]() ![]() In October 2016, Testino opened the first Parques Teresita playpark in association with the Naked Heart Foundation. In recognition for his contribution not only to photography but also of the support he gives to many charitable causes, Testino was awarded the Legion of Honour of France in 2017, the Order of the British Empire in 2013, and the Grand Cross Order of Merit in Peru, in 2010. More than 17 books of his photography have been published, including Ciao, Kate Moss by Mario Testino, Sir, Alta Moda and Fina Estampa.Īlongside his 40-year practice as a photographer, Testino has realised a body of work as a creative director, guest editor, art collector, philanthropist, and museum founder contributing to his homeland of Peru through the cultivation and promotion of South American culture and heritage. As he travels the world, Testino reveals what makes traditional culture in each country special, challenging us to find a more sustainable balance between growth and preservation of cultural heritage. Continuing his discerning vision of the world, Testino’s most recent body of work is an artistic exploration of cultural identity, part of a wider project to highlight diverse beauty. ![]()
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