A Beautiful World
HENI is delighted to present A Beautiful World by acclaimed photographer Mario Testino, a group of four striking images from his photographic series of the same name. The works are available as editions on HENI Editions and as fine art prints on HENI Primary.
EDITIONS
The editions are Diasec-mounted Giclée prints on aluminium composite panel. The artworks measure 90 x 60 cm. Each work is from an edition of 25 + 6 Artist Proofs and is numbered and hand-signed on the label by the artist.
PRIMARY
The fine art prints are Canson Platine Fibre Rag prints set within aluminium frames, and available in two sizes. The extra large prints measure 180 x 120 cm and are an edition of 2 + 2 Artist Proofs. The large fine art prints measure 120 x 80 cm and are in an edition of 3 + 2 Artist Proofs. Each work is numbered and hand-signed on the label by the artist.
The application window for the editions is open from 25 July until 1 August at 17:00 BST. Each application will be reviewed individually, and a manual allocation will take place to ensure fair and broad distribution.
Mario Testino
Mario Testino OBE is one of the most influential fashion and portrait photographers of our time. His photographic oeuvre has graced esteemed museums across the globe, including the National Portrait Gallery in London, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and the Metropolitan Museum in Tokyo, among others.
Over his illustrious 40-year career, Testino has distinguished himself as a photographer and made significant contributions as a creative director, guest editor, museum founder, art collector, collaborator, and entrepreneur. In the realms of fashion and beauty, Testino is a visionary force contributing to the success of many luxury brands, creating images for the likes of Gucci, Burberry, Versace, CHANEL, Estée Lauder and Dolce & Gabbana, and his photographs have graced the pages of countless renowned international publications such as Vogue and Vanity Fair.
In his latest series, A Beautiful World, Testino offers a captivating journey through diverse cultures and traditions, capturing emblematic imagery that delves into the rich tapestry of cultures and traditions from different communities worldwide.
"When I started taking pictures for A Beautiful World I thought that I was driven firstly by my curiosity and secondly by wanting to record traditions that were disappearing. As the project evolved I realised that I was driven by a desire to understand the meaning of belonging. Identity is first brought to us by the place where we are born and grow up, whether we recognise this or not. In fact no matter where we go we carry this with us. But the true beauty of the world is revealed to us by discovering ourselves in others."
About A Beautiful World
Through A Beautiful World, Testino embarks on a new creative journey. This photographic series originated from a 2007 project in which he documented the diverse styles of dress in his native Peru. Over the past seven years, Testino has traveled to around 30 countries with his portable studio to lens local customs of dress, photographing traditional garments and their wearers outside their usual contexts. Setting each subject against an identical background, Testino shifts the focus to the clothing, highlighting the individuality of each person.
Drawing on his experience as an elite fashion photographer, in A Beautiful World Testino’s keen eye finds the uniqueness of each subject, highlighting the richness and diversity of dress in a globalised world moving ever closer to uniformity.
Visit HENI Gallery
All of the editions and a selection of the fine art prints are on display at the HENI Gallery for the duration of the drop. Admission to the gallery is free.
HENI Gallery
6-10 Lexington St, London W1F 0LB,
United Kingdom
Open seven days a week, 10am - 6pm
An exhibition in Rome
On view right now at the Palazzo Bonaparte in Rome is the worldwide premiere of A Beautiful World, with a monumental exhibition of about 70 works, including the four photographs featured in the HENI drops. The exhibition is open to the public until 25 August. Learn more
Timeline
To ensure a fair and broad distribution, the limited edition artworks are being sold on an application basis for a limited time only. If you would like to purchase a work, click ‘Apply Now’ and fill out the application form.
APPLICATION
The application window is open from 25 July until 1 August at 17:00 BST.
ALLOCATION
HENI will carefully review each application and aims to start notifying successful applicants over the coming weeks after the application period has closed.
DELIVERY OR STORAGE
You can have your order delivered or stored with us in the HENI Vault. HENI estimates all artworks will ship within two months of the application window closing. If you use the Vault, you won't be charged until two months after the application window ends, at which point you can withdraw your order at any time. You can learn more about the Vault here.
FAQ
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Because A Beautiful World is a limited-edition release, HENI tries to ensure that the prints are sold broadly and fairly (rather than on a ‘first come, first served’ basis) as such each application will be reviewed individually. You can apply for multiple artworks from A Beautiful World, however, HENI cannot guarantee that you will be offered the opportunity to buy every print you apply for.
If you selected the Complete Fulfilment option during the application process, HENI will only satisfy your application if we are able to fulfil your entire application. If you selected the Partial Fulfilment option during the application process, HENI may offer you the opportunity to purchase some of the editions you applied for, but not all. Choosing Partial Fulfilment may increase your chances of being successfully allocated. HENI will carefully review each application and aims to start notifying successful applicants over the coming weeks after the application period has closed.
A Beautiful World are priced in US Dollars and can be purchased using credit or debit card. Please ensure when submitting your payment details that you enter the correct billing post/zip code information for the payment card you are using.
When applying for A Beautiful World you will be asked to provide details of a credit or debit card. HENI will carefully review each application and aims to start notifying successful applicants over the coming weeks after the application period has closed. Only after you have been notified of your successful application will HENI arrange to take payment. HENI will automatically attempt to take payment using the payment method supplied at the time of the application. If this payment method fails, you will be notified by email with a custom payment link that you can use to complete payment. You have 48 hours from the time of the email to complete your payment, otherwise your allocation will be revoked.
HENI aims to dispatch all the artworks within two months of the close of the application window. Please note that the exact timing is subject to demand, production capacities and potential shipping delays. As soon as your order is ready to dispatch, you will receive an email confirmation with the tracking information.
HENI has partnered with various trusted shipping couriers for the delivery of our editions. As such, we are unable to facilitate in-person collection or organise independent shipping.
A Beautiful World editions are shipped from the UK and can be shipped internationally. The prices indicated are exclusive of VAT, delivery charges, insurance or any customs or import duties or local taxes that may be payable. For orders shipping to the UK, Standard Rate VAT will be applied and collected at the time of payment unless you chose to defer delivery of your order and store in the HENI Vault.
If your shipping address is outside of the UK, you will be responsible for any customs or import duties and local taxes that may be payable. Where such duties or taxes are payable in respect to any works ordered, HENI does not collect and pay them on your behalf. You are responsible for paying any amounts due directly to the applicable customs authority. HENI is not able to offer any guidance on customs or import duties or local taxes, and we recommend that you contact your local customs office for details.
Should the need arise to change your delivery address, it is possible; however, if you choose to deliver to a different country than initially requested, this could impact the total value of your original order. Please complete and submit the Change of Address Request form and one of our Customer Care advisors will be in touch to confirm.
There are certain countries that HENI cannot ship to. If you would like more information or should you encounter an error during the checkout, please contact Customer Care here.
The HENI Vault is a storage service which gives flexibility to collectors who don't have immediate space to store their artworks. Our fine art warehouse features a secure, climate-controlled environment in the UK. With its customs-bonded status, the HENI Vault not only ensures the safekeeping of your artworks but also allows the deferral of delivery and customs duties until you decide to withdraw your artworks.
Here's how it works:
- After the close of the drop, your artworks will enter production, during which there will be no storage charges.
- Two months post-drop, a monthly subscription fee of $25 per artwork kicks in for using the HENI Vault.
- You have the freedom to withdraw your artworks at any time. A handling and administration charge of $25 per artwork applies upon withdrawal.
You can choose to store your artworks in the HENI Vault during the checkout. You will be asked to complete some security questions which we may ask for in the future. Confirmation of your Vault subscription will be sent by email, along with details on how to withdraw your artwork in the future. Please note that although VAT is not charged at the time of purchase, when withdrawing an artwork from the Vault, you will be charged VAT on the initial purchase price if you are then shipping that artwork to the UK. You will be contacted by your local customs or shipping regarding paying VAT and any applicable duties if you are shipping your artwork from the Vault to outside the UK.
A Beautiful World do not come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The edition numbers for each of the works are randomly allocated and cannot be chosen.
All of the editions and a selection of the fine art prints are on display at the HENI Gallery for the duration of the drop. Admission to the gallery is free, with no appointment required.
HENI Gallery 6–10 Lexington St, London W1F 0LB, United Kingdom Open seven days a week, from 10am–6pm.
An exhibition in Rome
Earlier this year the Palazzo Bonaparte in Rome saw the worldwide premiere of A Beautiful World, with a monumental exhibition of about 70 works, including the four artworks the HENI Editions are based off of. The exhibition is open to the public until 25 August 2025.