Riviera 31 is proud to present work from �Elles,� an art exhibition dedicated to Women by the World Famous French Photographer Gilles Bensimon. This collaboration showcases 25 portraits of women from Arts & Fashion industry premiering at four Sofitel properties across the US- these have NEVER BEFORE BEEN SEEN IN THE USA.� The black and white photography currently showcased in Riviera 31 will be replaced and transformed into a pop up exhibit for work by Bensimon featuring portraits of A-list celebrities including Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Claudia Schiffer, Christy Turlington and Gisele Bundchen, Madonna, Beyonc�, Jennifer Lopez, Reese Witherspoon, Halley Berry, Uma Thurman and many more! As an international ambassador of French culture, Sofitel is excited to launch the latest exhibition, �elles� in collaboration with world-famous French photographer Gilles Bensimon.
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This initiative was born from a desire to celebrate women.� Who better to celebrate women with Sofitel than Gilles Bensimon? �The photo selection created for this exhibition honors the remarkable women whom Bensimon has photographed throughout his 30-year career, revealing in the process his original and unique style, based on movement, sensuality and vitality.� � Dominique Colliat, Senior Vice-President, Sofitel Americas
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Including Catherine Deneuve, to Audrey Hepburn, Charlize Theron, Cindy Crawford,or Beyonc� and many others, the exhibition highlights Gilles Bensimon�s most influential works never before displayed in the United States. �I like to take my pictures fast. Fly-on-the-wall! As if not working�� comments Gilles Bensimon who has dedicated most of his iconic �oeuvre� photographing exceptional women to reveal their natural grace, poetry and inner beauty. �Everything good in my life comes from women because I love them. I am a feminist!�
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