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Tyler Shields
Tyler Shields

Tyler Shields is an American photographer born on April 29, 1982, known for his provocative and controversial visual work. His photography often challenges social taboos, exploring themes of violence, sexuality, and power with striking visual intensity. Shields has collaborated with numerous celebrities and fashion publications, including Vogue and Vanity Fair, establishing himself as a distinctive voice in contemporary photography. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide, and he has become known for pushing the boundaries of what is considered acceptable in visual art. more

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“I create other worlds, magical never-never lands where the camera is my weapon and the battles I fight are with the elements. i stretch the laws of the mind and displace people from their realities to capture a side of them they didn’t even know they had. Photography has the ability to freeze people in this time and space—no matter what happens after that moment, it cannot change—they are exactly how i want them to be.”

“I come from Surajpur, a valley in Himachal Pradesh near Manali that is named after my great grandfather Sarju Singh Ranaut. He was a minister for 15 years…I come from a big family not in terms of money, but reputation and grew up in a protective mountain environment…My father slapped me for the first time at 15 and I told him, ‘If you slap me I will slap you back’. I felt raising your hand on anybody is inappropriate and always had a high regard for my self. My dad asked me to leave the house and I did so without a single penny in my pocket.”