Photos: Bettina Rheims, The Book of OlgaThe Russian millionaire Sergei Rodionow has an obsession which is his wife Olga with the face of an Ex-Model, seamless long legs and an enlarged bust, the size gained under the scalpel of a surgeon. In order to indulge in his obsession, Rodionow limits himself not just with his camera but also takes position according to one photographer, not just someone, but Bettina Rheims. For Olga Rodionowa, standing in front of the camera was not new; she had already exposed herself bare for Playboy and for Helmut Newton. And this time for Bettina Rheims. Initially her husband Sergei enjoyed the images only for private pleasure, but for the couple, this was not enough. The result was the illustrated Book of Olga with texts by Catherine Millet and photographs by Bettina Rheims. Olga Rodionowa posed as Pin-Up Girl, like a lascivious Marquise and as cool Domina in the 18th century Ssyle. This is a single Book with 154 pages dedicated to just one woman, a public tribute and the presentation of a public obsession in erotic and sexual settings of luxury.

Like the historic Domina captured while being fondled, in a mirror. As a lover writes with a pen and red ink on their skin Rodionowa lays in a bathroom with hands shackled. Even her vagina adorns a fine jewelry chain. The images tell of glamour, luxury and artificiality, but not of artistic quality. Sergei Rodionow has earned millions from banking and media businesses in Russia and his wife is a former model and successful presenter. The couple is part of the financial elite of the country so these erotic obessions are expensive and the book is also obviously not for everyone. Finally, the edition is limited to 1000 copies and will cost 350 Euros.
Catherine Millet, Bettina Rheims, The Book of Olga
german, english, french
154 pages, Hardcover + Box 29,2 x 43,7 cm
Taschen
ISBN 978-3-8365-0760-8
1 Comments:
I bought a book.
It is the best Bettina has done.
I do not agree with you - it is art. At least as Rheims is art, Mappletorp is art, Koons is art etc. etc.
Do you have the book?
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