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 fine art prints on HENI Primary and as editions on HENI Editions.
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.
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.
Register Interest
This release has ended but it may be possible to buy/sell from other collectors on the secondary market.
The application window opens from 25 July.
Extra large fine art prints: MTABW-1A, MTABW-2A, MTABW-3A, MTABW-4A
Large fine art prints: MTABW-1B, MTABW-2B, MTABW-3B, MTABW-4B
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
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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 and as fine-art prints
A Beautiful World Primary are Canson Platine Fibre Rag prints set within an aluminium frame and are available in two sizes and are available to apply for on HENI Primary from 25 July 2024. 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 signed by the artist and numbered in ink on the verso.
A Beautiful World is also available as a HENI Editions release. The primary works and the edition works are separate drops. Your application to the edition drop does not affect your application to the primary drop and vice versa. Applying to both drops does not affect your chances of allocation.
The editions are Diasec-mounted Giclée prints on aluminium composite panel, measuring 90 x 60 cm. Each edition is signed and numbered in ink on the verso by Mario Testino and they are priced at $1,800 (plus any applicable taxes).
You can complete your application for A Beautiful World on a computer or mobile device, after which you will receive a confirmation email detailing each of the artworks you applied for. Please note that the HENI Vault is not available for the Primary release of A Beautiful World.
If you want to get in touch, please contact Customer Care or ask a moderator on Discord.
Because A Beautiful World is an application-based release, HENI tries to ensure allocations are broad and fair (rather than on a ‘first come, first served’ basis) as such each application will be reviewed individually after which a member of our Client Liaison Team will be in touch to discuss further.
If you wish to apply for a specific artwork, please select ‘I have a preference’ during the application. You can submit multiple preferred artworks in case your first choice is not available. If none of your choices are available, we may offer you the opportunity to purchase a different artwork. HENI cannot guarantee that you will be offered the opportunity to buy every print you apply for.
A Beautiful World are priced in US Dollars and after the allocation has taken place, successful applicants will be notified by email, and a member of the Client Liaison team will be in touch to complete the order.
We may perform KYC (‘Know Your Customer’) checks to verify your identity digitally. Your dedicated Client Liaison Team contact will explain further.
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 A Beautiful World. However, should you wish to organise your own shipping or collect the artworks in person, please discuss this with your member of our Client Liaison team.
A Beautiful World 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.
If your shipping address is outside 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.
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. The exhibition is open to the public until 25 August 2025.