Pavel Havlicek was born and raised in Prague. After receiving a German Praktica camera from his parents as a child, he immediately fell in love with the art of photography. Initially inspired by the beauty of his own city and later by his girlfriends who served as muses - Pavel spent his teenage years consumed by the camera and its ability to capture and redefine moments in time. After becoming disillusioned by the ideals of the former Czechoslovakian communist regime, he fled the country for political asylum in Germany. Thereafter, he spent years discovering Western Europe and later New York, where he now resides. Pavel's imagery reflects both the dark romanticism of his childhood and the dreamy optimism of his journey behind it. This juxtaposition of dark and light creates a unique style that has become his signature. His work appears in many leading fashion magazines and fashion brands around the world. He worked with many celebrities such as Beyonce, Victoria Beckham, Olivia Wilde, Chloe Sevigny, Shakira, Siena Miller, Christina Ricci and many others. Pavel was recently awarded a solo show of his works at the prestigious National Gallery of Czech Republic in Prague.
