Famous photographer will take pictures of 500 naked people at the Dead Sea

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

Photographer Spencer Tunick, famous for his photo shoots of crowds and masses of naked people, embarks on another outstanding project. For the second year now, the artist has been trying to arrange pictures of several hundred naked people at the Dead Sea. And now the plans seem to be already at the stage of implementation.

The photographer recently received a special order from a group of students at the Herzliya Interdisciplinary Center. In preparation for their graduation project, the young people came to the conclusion that Tunick's work would be a great way to positively advertise Israel abroad.

In an interview with representatives of the Israeli press, Tunick invited everyone to make their financial contribution and take part in the "naked crowd". At the same time, the photographer emphasizes that one thing is not due to the other: it is possible to take part in the "naked crowd" without a monetary contribution.

There are only two problems left to solve: to collect the missing funds and to invite 500 volunteers. Tunic has no doubts that there will be half a thousand people in Israel who want to take part in such a photo session. In his experience, as a result, there are always more volunteers than required.

It seems that the problem with funding will also be resolved.

For the first time, Tunick's intention to shoot "naked extras" in Israel was reported in March last year. Initially, it was supposed to shoot in the port of Tel Aviv, then in the port of Jaffa, and then the final filming location was determined - the Dead Sea coast. According to press reports, Spencer Tunick considers it realistic to organize the shooting this fall.

Work on organizing the artist's visit to Israel has been going on for several years. The photographer of Jewish origin himself admits that from the first days of his creative career he dreamed of holding a photo session in the Holy Land, especially if it will help save such a miracle of nature as the rapidly shallowing Dead Sea.