Reka Nyari: Hidden Acts of Rebellion

Bio

Reka Nyari was born in Helsinki, Finland, in 1979. Nyari arrived in New York City at seventeen. She found her passion for photography at the School of Visual Arts. Nyari used the camera to capture subjects for her paintings. Modeling was her profession for a while. She got her start in photography when a friend hired her to take some pictures. 

Since 2007, Nyari has been making remarkable progress in her professional development. Her photographs gained visibility in esteemed fashion magazines, including Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, and Vogue. Many galleries in both the United States and Europe have featured Nyari’s work. Reputable organizations have honored her with awards. Her book, “Femme Fatale: Female Erotic Photography,” is available in 6 languages and sold worldwide.

Fig.1. From the Reaper Ink series

Fig.2.  From the Valkyrie Ink series

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Fig.4. Female Erotic Photography (2011) by Reka Nyari

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Fig.7.  From the Mother Ink series

Fig.8. Parvati, 2022 by Reka Nyari

Informing Perception with Photo

By understanding fashion, Nyari connects with the collective unconscious. Photographs influence magazine viewers’ self-perception and aesthetic preferences. During a 2014 interview with Dodho Magazine, Nyari discusses the photographers who have guided her artistic style. One artist who left a powerful impression on Nyari’s artistic vision was Helmut Newton, a Jewish German-Australian photographer. Newton’s photographs gained significant recognition and popularity because of their unique blend of erotic and urban aesthetics. He played a role in making fashion beauty look popular.

In Premium more on Nyari's influences, her photography strategies, techniques and themes, fascination with tattooing and scarification, additional images and much more.

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