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Peter Lindbergh was the only German to belong to the select circle of photographers who have left their mark on the world of fashion and advertising. His series of black-and-white portraits are unmistakable, but few know who he is. His photo of supermodels in white shirts was recently chosen by Vogue magazine as the best image of the 1990s. Peter Lindbergh was inspired by the cinema and expressionist dance of the 1920s. The fusion of avant-garde aesthetics and Lindbergh's open, family-oriented character gave rise to an innovative and inimitable style. It all began 40 years ago with a cheap second-hand camera. Peter Brobeck, who would later change his name to Lindbergh, began his career as a shop window decorator, until one day he photographed his brother's children and discovered his love for portraiture. He was born in 1944 in what is now Poland and, after fleeing to Germany, grew up in the Ruhr area in an industrial landscape. His first photographs are published in Twen and Stern magazines. Later, international publications such as Vogue, Rolling Stone and Vanity Fair suddenly take an interest in the German photographer's approach. The report features German filmmaker Win Wenders and photographer Jim Rakete, among others. ------------------------------------------------------------ DW Documentary provides you with information beyond the headlines. Marvel at the best documentaries from German channels and international production companies. Meet enigmatic people, travel to far-off lands and understand the intricacies of modern life - all with a focus on global events and current affairs. Subscribe to DW Documentary and discover the world around you every day. Subscribe to DW Documentary: /dwdocumental Our other YouTube channels: DW Documentary: /dwdocumentary DW Documentary Arabic: /dwdocarabia For more information, please visit: http://www.dw.com/zonadocu http://www.dw.com/primerplano http://www.dw.com/español Instagram: /dwdocumentary Facebook: /dw.stories DW Netiquette: http://p.dw.com/p/14KkY