An Interview With François Nars on Man Ray

It’s the element of surprise that still drives the beauty brand today. BAZAAR learns from Mr. François Nars how Man Ray’s dualistic, dreamlike portraits come into play in the Man Ray x Nars collaboration.

Man Ray

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How would you describe Man Ray’s vision, and how does it fit with the Nars world?

I was always blown away by the modernity of his photography. Man Ray was drawn to the unconventional, which is something I can relate to especially for the Nars brand. He liked edginess and strangeness. He also had an incredible sense of lighting. His photographic processes— solarisation, rayographs—were revolutionary for his time and still look incredible today.

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