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"Mario Testino opened his first show in Korea at Seoul Arts Center this month, continuing the fashion photographer\u2019s Asia introduction that began with exhibitions in Beijing and Shanghai last year.\u201CPrivate View\u201D features a total of 86 photographs, including his portraits of the British Royal Family, with whom he has close ties, Oscar-winning actors, and pop culture icons.The most visible work is his shot of Lady Gaga, darkly bronzed in contrast to a bleached blonde bob and a shocking pink hood. Set against a pastel orange backdrop, the image has become the exhibition\u2019s main poster for each city\u2019s showcase.Continuing the thread are photos from controversial fashion shoots with Gucci, Kate Moss, and more. The images date from 1994 to 2011, and were selected by Testino personally.The celebrity shots include work with Brad Pitt, Madonna, Kirsten Dunst, and Emma Watson. The Royal Family portraits range from black-and-white images of the late Princess Diana to official engagement photos of Prince William and Kate Middleton.A limited-edition photography book, Mario Testino: Private View, published by Taschen can also be purchased at the exhibition.\u201CPrivate View\u201D runs through November 30 at Seoul Arts Centers\u2019 Hangaram Art Museum. General admission is 15,000 won.&amp;nbsp;Visit www.mariotestino.com for more information about the photographer.Click on the slideshow to see more images from the exhibition.Follow @ARTINFOKorea"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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