WOMEN

Oscar Abolafia (1935–2020) grew up in New York. He learned the craft from photographer William Vandivert, one of the founders of Magnum Photos. From the 1960s onward, he captured the glitz and glamour of the celebrity world. During his lifetime, Abolafia built an extensive collection of rare, intimate portraits of the greatest icons in entertainment, sports, and politics of the past five decades.

"""Published by Lannoo Publishers, Women: Icons by Oscar is a photographic tribute to the legendary women who defined beauty, strength, and stardom across generations. Through the lens of New York glamour photographer Oscar Abolafia, this volume captures the essence of female icons whose first names alone are enough to identify them.""""From candid moments on film sets and red carpets to quiet reflections in studios and dressing rooms, WOMEN: Icons by Oscar reveals the natural charm and charisma of the subjects. Each image is both timeless and intimate, a testament to Abolafia’s rare gift for capturing not just beauty, but the humanity and individuality behind the fame.""" - The Eye of Photography