Dita Von Teese is an icon of modern burlesque, celebrated for her meticulous artistry, impeccable style, and unwavering commitment to elevating performance into high craft. Known worldwide for her signature martini-glass act, couture costuming, and a long career shaping the aesthetics of neo-burlesque, she has built a legacy that blends glamour, discipline, and design-driven storytelling.

Beyond the stage, Dita’s influence reaches into fashion, fragrance, publishing, and film, where her creative direction and refined visual instincts have made her a sought-after collaborator across industries.

Over several years, Dita has worked closely with photographer and director Chris Cuffaro, producing a body of work that captures her precision, poise, and command of the camera. Their partnership has resulted in some of the most distinctive portraits in her visual archive.

In August, their longstanding collaboration comes into focus again through a series of connected exhibitions in Sydney, Auckland, and Melbourne, celebrating the craft, chemistry, and shared creative energy that define their work together.

Chris Cuffaro is a Los Angeles–based photographer and director known for his bold, intimate, and honest approach to portraiture. With a career spanning four decades, he has documented many of the world’s most influential musicians, actors, dancers, and creators. His signature style blends technical mastery with a rare ability to disarm his subjects, capturing them with clarity, wit, and emotional truth.

Cuffaro’s archive includes landmark portraits of cultural figures across music, fashion, and film — work that continues to resonate as both documentary record and timeless art. His ongoing Greatest Hits projects and exhibitions have cemented him as a pivotal storyteller in contemporary visual culture.

Across multiple projects over several years, Cuffaro has partnered with Dita Von Teese, producing imagery that highlights her elegance and theatrical presence while showcasing his own instinct for movement, mood, and character. Their creative trust has produced a visual dialogue that stands out within both of their catalogues.

This August, that shared history extends to a tri-city exhibition series in Sydney, Auckland, and Melbourne, bringing their collaborative work to audiences across Australasia in a unified celebration of photography, performance, and enduring creative partnership.