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Constantin Prozorov

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Constantin Prozorov
Born
Constantin Prozorov

(1986-01-08) January 8, 1986 (age 39)
NationalityGerman
OccupationArtist
Known forcollage art, digital art, collaborations with fashion brands
Websiteconstantinprozorov.com

Constantin Prozorov (born January 8, 1986) is a German digital collage artist known for combining fashion, surrealism, and digital art in his works. He was raised in Munich, where he studied fashion and communication design. Prozorov has collaborated with luxury fashion brands such as Gucci, Moncler, Louis Vuitton, and BMW Group. He is based in Paris and continues to expand his creative pursuits, including ventures into filmmaking​.[1][2]

Early Life and Education

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Prozorov was born in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and later moved to Germany. He grew up in a working-class family and developed an early interest in art, influenced by artists such as Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons. He studied fashion and communication design in Munich.[3][4]

Career

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Prozorov began his career working with Condé Nast in Paris, and later moved to Berlin to work independently. In Berlin, he focused on blending digital art with traditional collage techniques. His work incorporates elements from fashion, art, nature, and technology, and often explores themes of fantasy and surrealism.[5][6]

Collaborations and Exhibitions

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Prozorov has collaborated with luxury fashion houses, including Moncler, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and AMI Paris. He contributed artwork to the Moncler Genius project in 2019 and Louis Vuitton’s 200th anniversary celebration in 2021. His art has been displayed in store windows and fashion campaigns internationally.[7][8]

In 2023, he created an animated series for BMW Group’s MINI brand titled “MINIVERSUM,” which featured surreal landscapes and fantastical creatures.[9][10]

The following year, he partnered with the Swiss watchmaker Universal Genève on a campaign to relaunch the brand.[11][12]

Artistic Style and Influence

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Prozorov’s work is influenced by cinema, art history, and surrealism. He has cited artists such as Hieronymus Bosch and Salvador Dalí, and filmmakers like Wes Anderson and Tim Burton, as influences. His digital collages often combine elements such as mythical creatures, cityscapes, plants, and fashion to create surreal, dreamlike scenes.[13][14]

Current Work and Future Projects

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Prozorov is working on his first book, a coming-of-age story set in California in 1984. He has also expressed an interest in filmmaking and plans to direct live-action films​.[15]

Recognition

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Prozorov’s work has been featured in publications such as Vogue, Harper's BAZAAR, and L'Officiel [16]

References

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  1. ^ D’Agostino, Cristina (February 20, 2024). "Constantin Prozorov, His Surrealist Works Mesmerize Luxury". Luxury Tribune.
  2. ^ Hametner, Jessica-Christin (October 6, 2023). "Constantin Prozorov tells ICON about his collage art and latest collaboration with MINI". ICON, United Kingdom.
  3. ^ Bianchi, Clementina (June 28, 2023). "Why we can't stop talking about Constantin Prozorov's digital art". Istituto Marangoni.
  4. ^ Katharina, de Silva (June 22, 2022). "Escape to surreal worlds". SCHIERKE Magazine.
  5. ^ Petsini, Alexia (February 19, 2021). "Constantin Prozorov, His Surrealist Works Mesmerize Luxury". ICON, Australia.
  6. ^ Elina, Norden (March 10, 2021). "Beyond Fashion. Beyond the Visible". Arterritory.
  7. ^ Baron, Eva (December 19, 2024). "Artist Creates Parallel Universes and Fantastical Worlds for Top Fashion Brands Through Digital Collage". My Modern Met, United States.
  8. ^ Petsini, Alexia (May 26, 2023). "Meet Constantin Prozorov: The Digital Collage Artist Loved By Louis Vuitton And Moncler". Harper’s BAZAAR, Singapore.
  9. ^ Hametner, Jessica-Christin (November 16, 2023). "Constantin Prozorov brings his collage art to a collaboration with MINI". ICON, United Kingdom.
  10. ^ Reineke, Britta (September 1, 2023). "MINI design studio collaborates with collage artist Constantin Prozorov for the presentation of the new MINI model family". Ellectric.
  11. ^ Johnny, Davis (November 8, 2024). "Mid-Century Watch Brand Universal Genève Is Coming Back From the Dead". ESQUIRE, United Kingdom.
  12. ^ Katherine, Arteche (October 30, 2024). "Universal Genève Enters New Era With Refreshed Digital Platforms". Revolutionwatch.
  13. ^ Hametner, Jessica-Christin (November 16, 2023). "Constantin Prozorov brings his collage art to a collaboration with MINI". ICON, United Kingdom.
  14. ^ D’Agostino, Cristina (February 20, 2024). "Constantin Prozorov, His Surrealist Works Mesmerize Luxury". Luxury Tribune.
  15. ^ Bianchi, Clementina (June 28, 2023). "Why we can't stop talking about Constantin Prozorov's digital art". Istituto Marangoni.
  16. ^ Petsini, Alexia (May 26, 2023). "Meet Constantin Prozorov: The Digital Collage Artist Loved By Louis Vuitton And Moncler". Harper’s BAZAAR, Singapore.