FAQ – Zack Zublena Fine Art Photography Los Angeles

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Everything You Need to Know About Zack Zublena's Gold Fine Art Photography

Zack Zublena is a Los Angeles fine art photographer known for his gold body paint photographs of the human figure. Since 2016, his limited edition prints have been chosen by luxury hotels, wellness clubs, interior designers and private collectors. Here are the questions we are asked most often.

Who is Zack Zublena?

Zack Zublena is a French-American fine art photographer of Italian origin, based in Los Angeles. He photographs dancers, yogis, contortionists and athletes painted in gold, creating sculptural images of the human body. His work is a reference in Fine Art Photography Los Angeles.

Where is Zack Zublena based?

Zack Zublena lives and works in Los Angeles, California, where he has been based for 18 years. He works with clients across the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe and worldwide.

When did he start gold body paint photography?

Zack began his career as a professional photographer in South Africa in 2012, and started his gold body paint series in 2016. It has been the heart of his work ever since.

Why gold?

Gold turns the human body into living sculpture. It catches the light, reveals every muscle and line, and gives the figure the timeless presence of a bronze or a Renaissance masterpiece. Zack's inspiration comes from the Italian Renaissance, and his family name comes from Zubiena, a small village in northern Italy known for its Gold Museum.

Where can I see his work installed?

Zack Zublena's photographs are on permanent display in David Lloyd Clubs across London, the UK and Europe, installed in more than 120 clubs and seen by over one million members. His work is also part of interiors such as The Cellar in Beverly Hills and Skin Rehab in Beverly Hills, as well as private collections.

Has his work been featured in the press?

Yes. Zack Zublena has been featured in Watkins Mind Body Spirit magazine, in VoyageLA, on the cover of Awakened magazine, and by the art platform Singulart. He has been a guest on several podcasts and was a speaker at the Conscious Life Expo 2025 in Los Angeles. He is also the author of The Sacred Frequency of Gold, a book about his gold body paint photography project.

Is the gold real?

The models are painted by hand with gold body paint, and in some works with genuine 24K gold leaf. The finished artwork is a fine art photograph, printed on archival museum paper.

Is any artificial intelligence used?

Never. Every artwork is made with real people, photographed by Zack. Some works combine several of his own photographs, through double exposure or composition in Photoshop.

Are these paintings or photographs?

They are fine art photographs. The gold is painted on the body, and the artwork itself is the photograph, offered as a limited edition print.

Who are the models in the photographs?

Zack works with dancers, yogis, contortionists and athletes, people whose bodies express strength, balance and grace. Their poses are real and held in front of the camera.

Which collections are available?

Collections include Golden Balance (gold yogis), Animal Fusion, Dark Elegance, Women Are The Soul of The World, The Silent Mind and the Italian Renaissance collection, along with diptychs and triptychs designed for large walls.

What is the Animal Fusion collection?

Animal Fusion is a series of double exposures created at the beginning of the pandemic. It brings together two beginnings in Zack's career: his very first photographs of lions and leopards, taken in Kruger National Park in South Africa in 2012, and his very first gold body paint nudes, from 2016.

What is the Italian Renaissance collection?

The Italian Renaissance collection is Zack's homage to Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel. Like the figures of the Sistine ceiling, his models become powerful, sculptural bodies, with wings, drapery and classical compositions, but in gold and with real people in front of the camera. In summer 2026, Zack deepened this connection by studying at the Accademia del Giglio in Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance.

Is the work suitable for hotels and public spaces?

Yes. The figures are presented as sculpture: the gold, the poses and the composition keep each image elegant and artistic. The work has been on permanent display in more than 120 David Lloyd Clubs, as well as in hotels, restaurants and spas.

What is the Golden Heroes project?

Golden Heroes is Zack's current project: photographing 22 Paralympic athletes painted in gold, celebrating strength and resilience, ahead of the LA 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Do you work with hotels, spas and interior designers?

Yes, this is at the heart of the studio. Zack Zublena creates Exclusive Art for Los Angeles Interiors and for hospitality projects worldwide: hotel lobbies, suites, restaurants, wellness clubs, spas and private residences.

Which artworks work best for a lobby, a spa or a restaurant?

For a lobby, large single pieces or triptychs make a strong first impression. For spas and wellness areas, the calm, balanced poses of Golden Balance work beautifully. For restaurants and bars, the dramatic contrast of Dark Elegance, gold on black, creates atmosphere. Zack is happy to suggest a selection for your space.

Is the art suitable for wellness clubs and gyms?

Yes. Athletic, sculpted gold bodies naturally belong in places dedicated to movement and wellbeing, which is why David Lloyd Clubs chose the work for more than 120 clubs.

Can you provide large sizes or a curated selection for a whole project?

Yes. Standard prints are available up to 46 x 72 in (116.8 x 182.9 cm), and even larger formats can be produced on request for monumental walls. Diptychs and triptychs create striking statement walls, and a curated selection can be prepared for an entire hotel or club, as for the David Lloyd Clubs.

Can I see how an artwork would look in my space?

Yes. On request, we can prepare room mockups showing the chosen photographs in your interior, so you can decide with confidence.

Do you offer trade conditions for designers and hotels?

Yes. Special conditions are available for interior designers, architects and hospitality groups. Contact the studio to discuss your project.

Can I commission a unique artwork?

Yes. Zack can create a new artwork especially for a client, a hotel or a brand, from the concept to the gold body paint photoshoot and the final print.

Do you help with installation?

Yes, in Los Angeles Zack can help with the installation of the artworks. Elsewhere, he can advise your team on placement and hanging.

Do you work outside Los Angeles?

Yes. Zack works with clients across the United States and around the world, with major installations in the United Kingdom and Europe.

Are the prints limited editions?

Yes. Each photograph is offered in a limited edition of only 10 prints. Once an edition is sold out, it is never printed again.

Are the prints signed? Do they come with a certificate?

Yes. Each print is signed and comes with a certificate of authenticity stating the date, the limited edition number, the name of the artist, the title of the artwork, and the artist's signature.

How are the prints made?

Each print is made to order in Los Angeles, with one of the finest fine art printers in the city, on archival museum paper. Zack's files are never sent to third-party print services.

Are diptychs and triptychs sold as a set?

Yes. Diptychs and triptychs are designed as one artwork, composed to be hung together, and are offered as a complete set.

What sizes are available?

Most photographs are available in seven sizes, from an intimate format to a monumental statement piece: 8 x 12 in (20.3 x 30.5 cm), 12 x 18 in (30.5 x 45.7 cm), 16 x 24 in (40.6 x 61 cm), 20 x 30 in (50.8 x 76.2 cm), 24 x 36 in (61 x 91.4 cm), 36 x 48 in (91.4 x 121.9 cm) and 46 x 72 in (116.8 x 182.9 cm). Larger and custom formats can be produced on request for hospitality and design projects.

How much do the artworks cost?

Prices range from about $200 to $4,000, depending on the size and the artwork. Large-scale, custom and multi-piece projects are quoted individually.

Do you ship worldwide?

Yes. Artworks are shipped worldwide with DHL, and shipping is free within the United States.

How long does it take to receive my artwork?

Production and delivery take about one week on average.

How is the artwork packaged?

Each print is carefully rolled and shipped in a rigid, heavy-duty cardboard tube, which protects it far better than a flat package.

Is framing included?

Prints are sold unframed, so you can choose a frame that suits your interior and avoid the cost and risk of shipping glass. Zack is happy to recommend framing styles, and in Los Angeles he can refer you to trusted framers.

What should I do when my print arrives?

We recommend leaving the print in its tube and taking it directly to your framer, who will unroll and mount it with care. This is the safest way to protect your artwork.

Can I return an artwork?

Because each print is made to order, returns are not accepted. If there is any problem with your artwork when it arrives, please contact the studio right away and we will make it right.

Where else can I find Zack Zublena's work online?

Zack Zublena's photographs are also presented on Singulart and Saatchi Art. His own website, zackzublena.com, offers the complete collection.

Can I book a gold body paint photoshoot?

Yes. Zack offers private gold body paint photoshoots in Los Angeles, from the body painting to the final fine art photographs.

Can couples book a gold shoot?

Yes. Couples can book a gold body paint photoshoot together and leave with a unique fine art photograph of their union.

Is there a book of the photographs?

Yes. A limited edition coffee table book of the gold photographs exists in only 100 copies, printed by the artist himself.

Do you offer gift cards?

Yes. An Art Gift Card is available on the website, a refined gift for any art lover.

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