Herb Ritts
3 catalogued objects connected to Herb Ritts.
Biography
Person.
Herb Ritts (1952–2002) was an American photographer whose portraits and fashion images became widely circulated through magazines, advertising and music. He began photographing in Los Angeles in the late 1970s and went on to work for Vogue, Vanity Fair, Interview and Rolling Stone.
His images often use strong forms, clear lines and the light and landscape of Southern California. His commercial clients included Calvin Klein, Chanel and Gap, and he also directed music videos. His photographs are held by institutions including the J. Paul Getty Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. He supported HIV/AIDS charities, a commitment continued by his foundation.
Reviewed 2026-09-06Selected sources
- Hamiltons — Herb Ritts biographyLife dates, career, visual approach, clients, directing, collections and charitable work.
- Bates College Museum of Art — Herb Ritts biographyAmerican identity, early Los Angeles career, magazine work and formal characteristics.
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Represented across objects dated 1984–1989.
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