Robert Vano

Robert Vano (born Róbert Vaňo; May 5, 1948) is a Slovak photographer living in Prague.

After his exams in 1967, instead of joining the armed forces for duty, he emigrated via Yugoslavia and Italy to the United States where he made a living as a hairdresser and makeup artist.

He worked in New York City, Paris, Milan and Prague, where he photographed for fashion magazines such as Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar and Vogue.

He makes black and white portraits and male nudes on film and also a now little-used technique of platinotype.

[citation needed] Vano's largest exhibition called The Platinum Collection, referencing his signature technique, took place in Prague's Mánes venue in 2009.