SLEEK Art Space presents Nostalgia of the Image, an exhibition by Michel Comte that moves between iconic portraiture and contemporary artistic reflection. Spanning from the 1980s to today, the works on view trace Comte’s singular ability to capture presence, vulnerability and time itself. From intimate encounters with cultural icons to recent, more abstract explorations, the exhibition reveals a practice shaped by empathy, memory, and attention.
The exhibition can still be visited at SLEEK Art Space. The three works Light and Thorns (1991), Frank Zappa (1989), and Veruschka with Snake (1990) are exclusively available online as limited editions of 77.
Accessible via sleek-mag.com under SLEEK Store in the Art section.
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When was the last time you really looked at an image?
We see hundreds of images every day, mostly on screens. But a printed photograph changes how we perceive it.
At Michel Comte: 'Nostalgia of the Image', it becomes clear what print can do: Images gain presence, scale, and depth. You notice details, textures, and compositions in a way that isn’t possible on a screen. This is where quality matters.
At WhiteWall, every print is produced with a combination of high-end technology and precise craftsmanship. From material selection to final framing, every step is designed to meet the highest standards, in detail, finish, and reliability.
Because when working with photographers like @michelcomtestudio , there is no room for compromise. WhiteWall is proud to be the printing partner of this exhibition.
Want to experience Michel Comte’s images in real life?
Make sure to visit the exhibition:
📍 @sleek.artspace , Alexanderstraße 7, Berlin
🗓️ On view until June 2026
More information: @sleekmag@editionscomte | @editions.comte | @jette | @christian_bracht
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In collaboration with ÉDITIONS COMTE, the official archive of Michel Comte, SLEEK presents three strictly limited-edition museum-quality key works from a photographic body of work of international art-historical significance. The archive comprises over 550,000 negatives and vintage prints
(1979–2007) and documents not only the rise of global legends but an entire cultural era.
Veruschka with Snake, 1990
Light and Torns, 1991
Frank Zappa, 1989
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Available on sleek-mag.com, Link in Bio.
For inquiries or visits: [email protected]
HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK: Michel Comte
Works by Michel Comte occupy a distinguished position within the international photography market. Celebrated for his striking visual language and timeless imagery,
Comte’s photographs are increasingly sought after by serious collectors and institutions alike.
Framing can be organized by the gallery, and collectors are warmly invited to contact us to discuss available sizes, framing options, and worldwide shipping. With over 15 years of experience handling fine art photography, we are pleased to assist in placing this exceptional work perfectly within your collection.
“What he does with people is truly unique.”
At the opening of Michel Comte: 'Nostalgia of the Image', one thing became clear very quickly: @michelcomtestudio ’s photographs still feel remarkably present.
From the 1990s to today, his portraits reveal something rare - an ability to draw out emotion, character, and vulnerability in front of the camera. It’s a perspective that goes beyond fashion or celebrity portraiture. Comte captures something deeper: the human moment behind the image.
For many visitors and experts at the vernissage, this is exactly what makes his work so powerful.
Images that still feel fresh, current, and full of stories, decades after they were created.
WhiteWall is proud to be the printing partner of this exhibition, producing the works in gallery quality to match the depth and presence of Comte’s photography.
Exhibition details
📍 @sleek.artspace , Alexanderstraße 7, Berlin
🗓️ On view until June 2026
More information: @sleekmag@editionscomte | @editions.comte | @christian_bracht
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HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK: „Helena Christensen, Jumping, Safe Sex Campaign“, 1993 by Michel Comte
In the early 1990s, supermodels were global icons. Michel Comte used that cultural influence to deliver a message that mattered.
Direct, bold, and visually compelling, the campaign demonstrated that photography could raise awareness while shaping cultural conversation.
Today, Comte remains one of the most influential photographers of his generation, and prints from this historically important series are becoming increasingly difficult to acquire.
Framing can be organized by the gallery, and collectors are warmly invited to contact us to discuss available sizes, framing options, and worldwide shipping. With over 15 years of experience handling fine art photography, we are pleased to assist in placing this exceptional work perfectly within your collection.
HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK: „Carla Bruni, Safe Sex Campaign“, 1993 by Michel Comte
Created at the height of the global HIV/AIDS crisis, this powerful image was part of the groundbreaking Safer Sex campaign commissioned by the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health.
Rather than relying on fear, the campaign used the visual language of fashion photography to normalize conversations around protection and responsibility.
Michel Comte brought together some of the most recognizable faces of the era—including Carla Bruni—to transform a public health message into an iconic cultural statement.
Today, the series stands as an important intersection of photography, activism, and 1990s visual culture. With many editions already placed in private collections, these works are increasingly sought after by collectors interested in historically significant photography.
Framing can be organized by the gallery, and collectors are warmly invited to contact us to discuss available sizes, framing options, and worldwide shipping. With over 15 years of experience handling fine art photography, we are pleased to assist in placing this
exceptional work perfectly within your collection.
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Michel Comte: Nostalgia of the Image ✨
With this exhibition, @sleek.artspace presents the multifaceted work of @michelcomtestudio – photographer, chronicler, observer. His oeuvre moves between fashion, portraiture, and documentary photography, revealing a visual language that is both powerful and sensitive. The selection of iconic images highlights how Comte’s work has shaped visual and cultural memory, and how his perspective has evolved over time without ever losing its human depth.
WhiteWall is proud to be the printing partner of this exhibition, producing the works in gallery quality to ensure a presentation that honors the depth and presence of his photography.
At a glance:
📍 SLEEK Art Space, Alexanderstraße 7 – 10178 Berlin
🗓️ On view through June 2026
More information: @sleekmag@michelcomtearchive | @editionscomte
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Nostalgia of the Image – last night at SLEEK Art Space.
With a focused selection of works by Michel Comte @michelcomtestudio , the exhibition traces a journey from iconic fashion portraits of the 1980s to quieter, light-filled landscapes. Not a retrospective, but a meditation on transformation on how images hold time, shape memory, and remain strikingly present. Surrounded by art lovers, collectors, and cultural voices, the evening unfolded into a vibrant exchange — accompanied by carefully selected wine from @aixrose.official@classiccommunication.pr .
Thank you to everyone who made this opening one to remember.
Works by: Michel Comte & Editions Comte (the official archive of Michel Comte) @michelcomtearchive@michelcomtestudio
Curated by: Nisha Merit
Exhibition runs: 11 February – June 2026 at SLEEK Art Space, Berlin
Printed by: WhiteWall @whitewall_lab
Photography by: @aliceestella
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