Financial Times - HTSI Magazine

Jan 2026

In the latest installment of The Find for Financial Times HTSI Magazine, photographer Florent Tanet masterfully elevates the art of commercial still life, turning an everyday selection of retail glassware into a curated gallery of sculptural form. By focusing on a series of transparent, intricately ribbed hand-blown glass chalices, Tanet explores the interplay between light and structure through a lens of distinct fine art sensibility. The composition leans into a minimalist aesthetic, utilizing a soft, sage green backdrop that allows the artisanal textures of the fluted bodies and delicate spherical bases to command the viewer's full attention. A calculated touch of playfulness is introduced through the placement of a single, vibrant frosted cherry, providing a sharp color contrast that disrupts the pale monochromatic palette without compromising the project's sophisticated retail focus. Utilizing macro techniques and natural light, the work emphasizes the raw transparency and craftsmanship of the glass, transforming mass-market objects into tactile, light-drenched subjects. Through this precise execution, Tanet bridges the gap between high-end catalog imagery and artistic expression, offering a fresh perspective on the specialty retailers market that feels both timeless and contemporary. The resulting visuals serve as a masterclass in balance, proving that even the most functional vessels can possess a profound aesthetic gravity when framed with such deliberate, quiet intention.

Fine Art, Commercial

Macro, Natural light

Specialty Retailers, Retail