The project is titled, “Malkovich, Malkovich, Malkovich: Homage to photographic masters.” was started in 2013 after Sandro Miller wanted to pay tribute to the photographers who have inspired him and shaped his photographic career. He selected 35 iconic photos, and then enlisted the eager help of Malkovich.
Miller tells Chicago’s Catherine Edelman Gallery that,
John is the most brilliant, prolific person I know. His genius is unparalleled. I can suggest a mood or an idea and within moments, he literally morphs into the character right in front of my eyes. He is so trusting of my work and our process… I’m truly blessed to have him as my friend and collaborator.
The series is a testament to both Miller’s photography and editing skills, as well as Malkovich’s acting skills. The photographs are so spot-on that you might have trouble believing they’re full recreations rather than a simple face-pasting Photoshop job:
Arthur Sasse / Albert Einstein Sticking Out His Tongue (1951), 2014
Migrant Mother photograph by Dorothea Lange.
Albert Watson / Alfred Hitchcock with Goose (1973), 2014
Alberto Korda / Che Guevara (1960), 2014
Bert Stern / Marilyn in Pink Roses (from The Last Session, 1962), 2014
Andy Warhol / Self Portrait (Fright Wig) (1986), 2014
Andy Warhol / Self Portrait (Fright Wig) (1986), 2014
David Bailey / Mick Jagger “Fur Hood” (1964), 2014
Gordon Parks / American Gothic, Washington, D.C. (1942), 2014
Herb Ritts / Jack Nicholson, London (1988) (A), 2014
Diane Arbus / Identical Twins, Roselle, New Jersey (1967), 2014
Philippe Halsman / Salvador Dalí (1954), 2014
Yousuf Karsh / Ernest Hemingway (1957), 2014
Pablo Picasso - Irving Penn (1957)
Edward Sheriff Curtis / Three Horses (1905),
