Ari Macropoulos is an American photographer and film maker. Born in Amsterdam in 1957, Macropoulos started his career as Andy Warhol's assistant, joining the East Village art scene in early 80's. He befriended Jean-Michel Basquiat and has even photographed him. Macropoulos is known for photographing people leaving on the edge, in their natural environment. He has worked with sub-culture groups such as snowboarders, skateboarders and hip-hoppers following their everyday life and capturing unique instants.
In 2009 he directed "Claremont", a film for fashion designer Adam Kimmel, where skateboarders ride down mount Claremont wearing Adam Kimmel suits.
Adam Kimmel presents: Claremont HD from adam kimmel on Vimeo.
His work can be seen on numerous publications and has callaborated with magazines such as New York Times Magazine, Vogue Italia, Teen Vogue, Dazed and Confused, Arena Homme Plus, Interview and Blind Spot, as well as with the most major snowboarding magazines such as Transworld Snowboarding and Snowboarder. He is currently represented by AFG Management in New York.
In 2009 he directed "Claremont", a film for fashion designer Adam Kimmel, where skateboarders ride down mount Claremont wearing Adam Kimmel suits.
Adam Kimmel presents: Claremont HD from adam kimmel on Vimeo.
His work can be seen on numerous publications and has callaborated with magazines such as New York Times Magazine, Vogue Italia, Teen Vogue, Dazed and Confused, Arena Homme Plus, Interview and Blind Spot, as well as with the most major snowboarding magazines such as Transworld Snowboarding and Snowboarder. He is currently represented by AFG Management in New York.
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