RAPHAEL MACEK
P H O T O G R A P H Y
RAPHAEL MACEK HORSES STIR PASSION, INSPIRE RESPECT, AND HAVE INFLUENCED HUMAN HISTORY UNLIKE ANY OTHER ANIMAL. THESE UNIQUE CREATURES REPRESENT STRENGTH, PRIDE, AND BEAUTY. RAPHAEL MACEK EXPLORES ALL OF THIS AND MORE IN HIS WORK. THROUGH HIS IMAGES, MACEK CONVEYS THE EMOTIONS OF A PARTICULAR MOMENT IN TIME, EXPERTLY CAPTURED BY HIS CAMERA. MACEK’S LOVE FOR ANIMALS IS IMMEDIATELY EVIDENT IN HIS WORK. It is precisely these moments that Raphael Macek captures like none other. Looking at one of his images, viewers can sense the vital force of a horse. The warmth of perfectly balanced light creates shapes and contrast, revealing Macek’s heightened sense of aesthetics and ongoing communication with nature. This work enables us to understand the harmony and sensitivity that exists between animal and artist.
In watching Macek create one of his photographs, it becomes clear that the process goes beyond simply taking a picture. Instead, it is an interaction characterized by mutual respect and admiration, with the horse as the focal point. Macek’s motto, “interaction without interference,” exemplifies how calmness, dedication and patience play key roles in his approach. As a perfectionist, Macek is highly disciplined and always strives to improve himself on both a personal and professional level. He is known not only as a skilled photographer, but also because he is mindful and continuously prepared to return the affection from his many fans. Macek’s talent and professional attitude make him one of the very best contemporary photographers, and his attitude sets him apart.
The results of Macek’s dedication and passion are unmistakable. Following showings in exhibitions and galleries, the publication of a coffee-table book was the next logical step. It became apparent at an early stage that this would become far more than a book: this effort will almost certainly result in a masterpiece. Here, Raphael Macek shares the most beautiful and important images that he has created over the course of his expansive career. Working closely with different cultures while searching for models has had an impact on his life and style, as well as helped to shift his focus toward the natural world. In 2007, Macek earned his Master of Fine Arts in New York City. In the years that followed, he published work in Germany, Belgium, France, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Japan, Mexico,
Argentina, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, Canada and the U.S. Over the course of his career, Macek has become known for his unique ability to capture the beauty of animal subjects, conveying their emotions and essence. Horses of different breeds have served as Macek’s models. His work has been recognized worldwide in important art exhibitions, art fairs, private showings, and publications. Today, Raphael Macek is at home around the world. He is dedicating himself to his own projects, such as Equine Beauty. His ongoing mission is to show animals in all their splendor—horses in particular, as they represent his true passion.
01 IMMERSION
02 PARADISUM
03 TUTOR
04 LUCERNIS
05 CURVARUM
06 MAIESTA
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07 CASTELLUM
08 AFRESCO
09 MOTIF
10 AFFECTU
11 LUNAR
12 DOMINO
13 EQUO
14 MAGNIFICUS
15 FACIEM
16 SPLENDIDIS
17 PRINCIPATUS
18 FABULA
19 MIRABILI
20 DILIGANTIS
21 MODULO
22 ATTRACT
23 DOMUM
24 ADMIRATIO
25 REVERENTIA
26 VENTUS
27 ARTIS
28 NOBIS
29 BEATUS
30 VALLIS
31 CONSTELATIO
32 MATERNUM
33 ELVARO
33 ARTEMIS
34 MAJESTY
35 ANGELI
36 CELERITAS
37 AUTUM BLISS
38 CREPITUS
39 TRIUMPHO
40 MIRUM
41 CUSTOS
42 UMBRA
43 SEDUCTIO
44 DOCILITA
45 REGIORUM
46 SPECTATORIS
47 PRAEVALENS
48 CONTOURS
49 VOLENT
50 ABYSSI
51 SWAN
52 GUARDA
53 DIA DOMINO
54 MONTIBUS
55 VISIO
56 DOMINATIO
57 LUNAE
58 INSIGNIS
59 AGMEN
60 EQUITATUS
61 ARGENTUM
62 IMAGO
63 MIRANT
64 FATUM
65 BELLUS
66 CALCEUS
67 AVANTI
68 SUPERBUS
69 DIVITAE
70 LIBER
71 ARCANUM
72 LEVITAS
73 OPULENTIA
74 OVI
75 DECORUS
76 PLUVIA
77 IGNIS
78 PUER
79
PERFECTIO
80 POTENZZA
81 FULGOR
82 PROPIUS
83 HORIZON
84 POLO I
85 POLO II & III
86 VICTOREM
87 GENUS
88 FORGED IN FIRE I
89 FORGED IN FIRE II & III
90 FORGED IN FIRE IV
91 FORGED IN FIRE V
92 VENERANDUS
93 FOCO
94 ASTUTUS
95 ADVENTUS
96 AURUM
97 CONTENTIO
98 TROIANOS
99 INCURSUS
100 REGES
101 VOLANS
FOR ORIGINALS A work of art arises from the perfect balance between the conceivable and the inconceivable. The motive, the photographer, the moment and the material merge into something unique. The fine art papers by Hahnemühle play an important role in this creative process. The Digital FineArt Collection includes exclusive fine art paper with an exquisite feel and fascinating optics for the inkjet print. Thanks to our fine paper, brilliant black and white photographs or subtle color pictures magically highlight the individuality of their motives.
DIGITAL FINEART COLLECTION The range includes papers and canvas in a variety of weights and surface textures. Photographers and artists use the genuine mould-made, cotton and alpha-cellulose fiber papers treated with a premium inkjet coating for exclusive photographic and digital artworks as well as painting and photo reproductions. This is an impressive way to combine the precision of digital print media with the wonderful charm and feel of traditional FineArt papers. By working closely with leading inkjet printer manufacturers we can ensure that the papers, technology and inks are optimally coordinated. Hahnemühle FineArt inkjet papers and canvas are acid-free and extremely age-resistant. Multiple awards by TIPA, BIPP and American Photo confirm the outstanding quality of our products. THE DIGITAL FINEART COLLECTION IS DIVIDED INTO THREE CATEGORIES MATTE FINEART Artist papers with matte surfaces in smooth and textured finishes, GLOSSY FINEART Artist papers with a glossy finish and CANVAS FINEART Canvas made from cotton or poly-cotton.
PREMIUM QUALITY ANTI-REFLECTIVE GLASS NO REFLECTION Artglass™ reduces unwanted residual reflections to <1%. This is 8 times less than regular glass. IMPROVED TRANSMISSION Artglass™ increases the transmission of light by 8%, allowing it to reach >98%, thus enhancing the true and undistorted colors of the artwork on display. NEUTRAL COLORS IN REFLECTION AND NO COLOR SHIFT UNDER AN ANGLE Artglass™ has neutral and uniform reflected colors, and they remain stable under various angles of viewing. EASY TO PROCESS TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS Artglass™ can undergo the same processing as ordinary glass: cutting, edgework, gluing and printing. HIGH DURABILITY AND LONG LIFETIME OF THE COATING The coating of Artglass™ is long lasting and demonstrates excellent durability performance.
SIZES PORTRAIT
SQUARE
70cm x 110cm – 28”in x 43”in 100cm x 150cm – 40”in x 60”in 120cm x 180cm – 48”in x 71”in 140cm x 200cm – 52”in x 80”in 150cm x 230cm – 60”in x 90” in
80cm x 80cm –32”in x 32”in 100cm x 100cm – 40”in x 40”in 120cm x 120cm – 48”in x 48”in 140cm x 140cm – 55”in x 55”in 150cm x 150cm – 60”in x 60”in
LANDASCAPE
PANORAMIC
110cm x 70cm – 43”in x 28”in 150cm x 100cm – 60”in x 40”in 180cm x 120cm – 71”in x 48”in 200cm x 140cm – 80”in x 52”in 230cm x 150cm – 90”in x 60” in
150cm x 75cm - 60”in x 30”in 180cm x 90cm - 71”in x 36”in 200cm x 100cm - 80”in x 40”in 250cm x 120cm - 98”in x 48”in 300cm x 150cm - 118’in x 60’in
CUSTOM
TRIPYTICH (x3)
80cm x 105cm –32”in x 42”in
70cm x 110cm – 28”in x 43”in 100cm x 150cm – 40”in x 60”in 120cm x 180cm – 48”in x 71”in 140cm x 200cm – 52”in x 80”in 150cm x 230cm – 60”in x 90” in
100cm x 135cm – 40”in x 53”in 120cm x 160cm – 48”in x 63”in 140cm x 185cm – 55”in x 73”in 150cm x 200cm – 60”in x 80”in
GLOSSARY ART
ORIENTATION
PORTRAIT
PANORAMIC
PORTRAIT
LANDSCAPE
PORTRAIT
PORTRAIT
LANSDACPE
PORTRAIT
PORTRAIT
PORTRAIT
PORTRAIT
PORTRAIT
PANORAMIC
PORTRAIT
PANORAMIC
PORTRAIT
PANORAMIC
PORTRAIT
LANDSCAPE
PORTRAIT
SQUARE
PORTRAIT
PORTRAIT
SQUARE
PANORAMIC PORTRAIT PANORAMIC PANORAMIC PORTRAIT ANORAMIC LANDSCAPE PORTRAIT PORTRAIT PANORAMIC PANORAMIC LANSDCAPEP ORTRAIT PORTRAIT PORTRAIT
ART
ORIENTATION
LANDSCAPE SQUARE PORTRAIT CUSTOM PANORAMIC PORTRAIT PANORAMIC PANORAMIC PORTRAIT PORTRAIT PORTRAIT PANORAMIC PORTRAIT
ART
ORIENTATION
HEREDITAS
LANSDACAPE
PERFECTIO
LANDSCAPE
HORIZON
PORTRAIT
PLUVIA
PANORAMIC
IGNIS
PANORAMIC
LANDSCAPE
IMAGO
PORTRAIT
POTENZZA
CUSTOM
INSIGNIS
PORTRAIT
PRAEVALENS
PORTRAIT
IMMERSION
CUSTOM
PROPRIUS
LANDSCAPE
LEVITAS
LANDSCAPE
POLO I
PORTRAIT
LIBER
PORTRAIT
POLO II
PORTRAIT
LUCERNIS
PORTRAIT
POLO III
LANDSCAPE
LUNAE
PORTRAIT
PUER
LUNAR
PORTRAIT
REGIORUM
LANDSCAPE
MAGNIFICUS
REVERENTIA
SQUARE
CUSTOM
SEDUCTIO
PORTRAIT
LANDSCAPE
SELLA I
CUSTOM
LANDSCAPE
SPECTATORIS
PORTRAIT
PORTRAIT
SPLENDIDIS
PORTRAIT
PORTRAIT
SUPERBUS
PORTRAIT
SQUARE
SWAN
PANORAMIC
LANDSCAPE
TRIUMPHO
PORTRAIT
CUSTOM
TROIANOS
PANORAMIC
PORTRIAT
TUTOR
PORTRAIT
CUSTOM
UMBRA
CUSTOM
PORTRAIT
VALEENS
PORTRAIT
PANORAMIC
VALLIS
PORTRAIT
LANDSCAPE
VENERANDUS
PANORAMIC
PORTRAIT
VENTURIUS
PORTRAIT
PORTRAIT
VENTUS VISIO
PANORAMIC
VICTOREM
LANDSCAPE
VOLENT
TRIPTYCH
MAGNIFICUS
PANORAMIC
MAIESTA MAJESTY MATERNUM MIRABILI MIRANT MIRUM MODULO MONTIBUS MOTIF NOBIS OPULENTIS ORNATUS OVI PARADISUM
ART
ORIENTATION
PORTRAIT
RAPHAEL MACEK
"A good photograph is more than a beautiful picture; it encompasses a wide range of emotions that tell the entire story of a moment frozen in time." Raphael Macek
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P H O T O G R A P H Y
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