Erich Hartmann
dal 15/6/2004 al 31/7/2004
Segnalato da
15/6/2004
Erich Hartmann
Gallery of Photography, Dublin
The world premiere of work by the Magnum photographer. This particular body of work has never been exhibited before. It comprises over seventy-five vintage prints, selected and printed by the photographer.
The Gallery of Photography is proud to present the world premiere of work by
the Magnum photographer, Erich Hartmann.
Hartmann went to Dublin for the first time in 1964. He had already explored
the city extensively in his imagination, ever since he first read James
Joyce's Ulysses. But now he came in reality, and he brought his cameras.
Eager to understand the strange mix that spawned great artistry but repelled
the artist, he wandered the city searching out every place and incident of
Joyce's fictional June day sixty years before. This search resulted in more
than an evocation of a novel. It is a record of Erich Hartmann's own journey
of discovery through Dublin, captured in over 3,000 images. He explored it
all: the hill at Howth, the palm trees blowing in the chilly damp along
Sandymount Strand, the port and the pubs along the River Liffey, the
Georgian elegance of Merrion Square, society at the race track, merchants
and farmers at the cattle market. He found a microcosm of the world there in
what Joyce called "The Heart of the Hibernian Metropolis".
This particular body of work has never been exhibited before. It comprises
over seventy-five vintage prints, selected and printed by the photographer.
About Erich Hartmann (1922-1999). Born in Munich, Hartmann emigrated to the
US in 1938. He enlisted in the US army and served in the Normandy invasion.
On his return to New York, he worked as a freelance and was invited to join
Magnum in 1952. He served as a Board member 1967-1986 and as President
1985-86. As a photojournalist, he travelled all over the world on
assignments from newspapers, magazines and corporate clients. His work was
exhibited extensively in the US and Europe. His book, 'In the Camps' was
published in 1995. 'Where I Was', a book of personal photographs, was
published in 2000 after his death.
Image: Dublin 1964 © Erich Hartmann / Magnum
Opening: Wednesday June 16 at 6.30pm
exhibition runs until July 31 2004
With thanks to Ruth Hartmann for her unstinting support in the preparation
of this exhibition. Opening reception generously supported by Beck's.
Gallery of Photography Meeting House Square Temple Bar Dublin 2 Ireland