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PHOTOGRAPHER: CHRIS VON WANGENHEIM A defining image of 1970s cultural power: legendary fashion photographer Chris von Wangenheim captures Diana Ross suspended in mid-air, lifted effortlessly by three male dancers in this iconic photograph published in the September 1976 issue of Interview Magazine.  Shot in luminous black and white with von Wangenheim's signature high-contrast aesthetic, Ross radiates pure joy and confidence—her body arched gracefully in a glittering bodysuit and platform heels, embodying the exuberance of the disco era. This image graced the best-selling issue in Interview Magazine's history, cementing both Ross's and von Wangenheim's cultural impact.   Von Wangenheim transformed a choreographed moment, almost prophetic, into timeless symbolism: a visual metaphor for Ross’ rise, and a broader celebration of Black female stardom, artistic elevation, and the boundary-pushing creativity that defined New York in the 1970s: “Unbeknownst to her, Ross would be riding high in that position for the rest of her life as she transitioned from Motown chanteuse to a disco bunny shimmying across Studio 54 and shattering dance floors around the world as she entered divadom.” - Interview Magazine An essential piece for collectors of fashion photography, celebrity portraiture, and those documenting the visual narrative of 20th-century cultural icons. Edition of 5 + 2AP Larger exceptional formats and custom sizes available upon request at contact@theselectsgallery.com.