Stan Malinowski

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Stan Malinowski (Stanley Edward Malinowski, Jr.) (November 2, 1936 - March 4, 2024), born in Chicago, was an American photographer known for his fashion photography.

Early life

Malinowski was the only child of Regina Grajewski (who returned to her maiden name after divorce) and Stanley Malinowski, Sr. He studied at Loyola University, Roosevelt University and Illinois Institute of Technology; majoring in engineering, psychology and photography. His instructors included Harry Callahan and Aaron Siskind.

Career

Having grown up in Chicago,

make up ads. Malinowski photographed supermodels including Christie Brinkley, Cindy Crawford and Gia Carangi
.

On November 1, 2008 a retrospective of his works was shown alongside artist and photographer Nick Azzaro. "From Fantasy to Fashion" showcased works beginning with Playboy covers in the 1960s and moving to his international photo shoots over the following 25 years. Subjects included

Kelly Le Brock and Andie MacDowell
among others. The two-man show contrasted the fashion scene of past decades with current trends, highlighting shooting locations throughout Chicago.

Influences

Malinowski claimed to have been influenced by Victor Skrebneski, Irving Penn, Richard Avedon, Bert Stern, Saul Leiter, Will McBride, Horn & Griner and most of all Francis Giacobetti and Hans Feurer. He worked and resided in Chicago.

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