The soft, subtle beauty of photographer Alessandro Dal Buoni‘s work first came to my attention in an issue of Oyster magazine a few years ago and since then his name has been emblazoned in my mind. Alessandro is the first artist to be featured in New Wave, our showcase of up and coming talent – the people working behind the scenes to create the imagery that awes and inspires us.

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Q&A

Name: Alessandro Dal Buoni
Nationality: Italian
Based In: London
Representation: 2DM.it in Milan

How did you start your career?
Wrote a letter to Paolo Roversi, went to meet him in Paris and assisted him on an i-D shoot. It was magic. That was my awakening.

How would you describe your style?
Poetic, pure, subtle.

What do you think is your best work so far?
The work for Y’s Yohji Yamamoto.

Is there anything about your work that you want to improve on?
It should always improve.

What sets you apart from other people in your profession?
My passion for research, love for Pina Bausch, and keeping a healthy distance.

How would you describe your view of the world?
Idealistic.

What music do you like to work to?
Renaissance music…but no one likes it and we quickly end up listening to something else.

Three people you would love to work with:
There are a few, but there is an absolute one, he knows.

Where do you find inspiration?
Modern dance, cinema, personal collections (like youth organizations memorabilia from WW2 to Cold War), art, and also fashion photography from 80-90′s.

What are you loving at the moment?
Anything with demons, archangels, monks. And drinking coffee.

Film you think everyone should see:
The Return by Andrey Zvyagintsev.

Best advice you have ever been given?
Be gracious.

Many thanks to Alessandro and Esmeralda from 2DM for the interview.