Swedish-born photographer Christer Strömholm moved to Pigalle, Paris in 1959. He was absorbed into the Red Light district. He lived with and developed intimate friendships and relationships with the prostitutes. He shot them coquettishly working the streets, and unguarded, cavorting in their homes. He shot them putting on their drag as playful, still-boyish figures transformed into their true state — the magnificent tigresses of the Place Blanche. Spotted by Dangerous Minds, here are some of these captivating, unpretentious photographs. Many more can be found in Strömholm’s book, Amies De Place Blanche .
Photo credit: Christer Strömholm. Suzannah, Hôtel Pierrots, 1962
Photo credit: Christer Strömholm. Carla & Zizou, Brasserie Graff, 1963
Photo credit: Christer Strömholm. Giulia & Carol, 1964
Photo credit: Christer Strömholm. Sabrina, 1967
Photo credit: Christer Strömholm. Cobra & Caprice, 1961
Photo credit: Christer Strömholm, Panama
Photo credit: Christer Strömholm. Nana, place Blanche, 1959
Photo credit: Christer Strömholm. Sabrina & Cobra, 1962
Photo credit: Christer Strömholm. Nana, 1959
Photo credit: Christer Strömholm. CHR & Jacky, 1962
