Sante D'Orazio

Heidi Klum, Chelsea Hotel NYC, 2003

In Heidi Klum, Chelsea Hotel, New York, 2003, renowned American photographer Sante D’Orazio captures the raw sensuality and effortless allure that define his celebrated oeuvre. Shot inside the legendary Chelsea Hotel, this intimate black-and-white portrait features supermodel Heidi Klum in a moment of both strength and vulnerability — a hallmark of D’Orazio’s ability to blur the line between fashion and fine art.

The work exudes a cinematic atmosphere, with the soft light and grain lending the composition a timeless quality. Klum’s pose — confident yet introspective — reflects D’Orazio’s fascination with authenticity and human presence behind celebrity icons.

Printed in 2003 as part of a limited edition of 100, this piece is one of D’Orazio’s most recognizable portraits, celebrated for its subtle eroticism, composition, and cultural resonance within early-2000s New York photography.

EDITION

11/100 - 11 x 8.5 in (28 x 21.5 cm)