
Artworks & Collections
The work infuses traditional portraiture and performance with modern cinematography and emerging technologies. The result is a timeless visual experience offering lasting access to extraordinary expressions of legacy.
Capturing ten of the most celebrated Shakespearean actors of our time, encapsulating the enduring power of presence and performance. Refined, intimate, alive and deeply human, each piece offers a rare, personal encounter with the subject and the text.
Living Portrait: Video, code, computer and sensors. Framed purpose-built UHD 4k display and speakers.
StageBlock Studio (2023)
Creative Director - Arsalan Sattari-Hicks
Guest Curator - Ron Daniels
Guest Director of Photography - Riccardo Hernandez

In the Making
The Shakespeare Portraits, Act II
Welcoming a new lineup of iconic performers into this growing collection, with expanded scope and a deepened visual approach. Act II continues our exploration of presence, reflection and legacy, through intimate portrayals that evolve with time, context, and the sitter’s connection to the text.
I Ritratti Viventi: Atto I
A dedicated series celebrating the gravitas of Italy’s most revered performers.
Les Portraits Vivants: Acte I
From nouvelle vague to contemporary stage, a series honouring France’s acting greats.
जीवित चित्र:
अभिनेता
An ambitious series spotlighting Bollywood legends, captured in quiet, unexpected moments.
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The
Musicians
An unprecedented collection celebrating the presence and legacy of musical trailblazers.
The
Attitudes
A special project, exploring craft, gesture, and repetition, in collaboration with a single actor.
The
Fools
Capturing the timing, energy, and humanity of some of the most admired comedic performers.