Brassaï: The Eye of Paris
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Author: Ribeyrolles, Philippe
Curated by the photographer’s nephew, Philippe Ribeyrolles, this title revives Brassai’s body of work, offering a full overview of his evolution. Arranged thematically, it journeys through different views of Paris as well as different facets of his oeuvre. One chapter explores Brassaï’s relationship with other Paris-based artists, including Matisse, Picasso and Leonor Fini. Peppered throughout with Brassaï’s sculptures and sketches, this is a comprehensive look at the artist and the city he called home.After the publication of his photobook Paris de nuit (1933), Hungarian French photographer Brassaï (1899–1984) became inextricably linked with the City of Light. Yet his influence spread far beyond the French borders: from his collaboration with Edward Steichen to his 1957 exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
ISBN 9788836657421. Silvana Editoriale. hb. 256 pages. 250 b/w ills. 27.9 x 24.1 cm.
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Curated by the photographer’s nephew, Philippe Ribeyrolles, this title revives Brassai’s body of work, offering a full overview of his evolution. Arranged thematically, it journeys through different views of Paris as well as different facets of his oeuvre. One chapter explores Brassaï’s relationship with other Paris-based artists, including Matisse, Picasso and Leonor Fini. Peppered throughout with Brassaï’s sculptures and sketches, this is a comprehensive look at the artist and the city he called home.After the publication of his photobook Paris de nuit (1933), Hungarian French photographer Brassaï (1899–1984) became inextricably linked with the City of Light. Yet his influence spread far beyond the French borders: from his collaboration with Edward Steichen to his 1957 exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, New York.
ISBN 9788836657421. Silvana Editoriale. hb. 256 pages. 250 b/w ills. 27.9 x 24.1 cm.
available