Elliott Erwitt
dal 27/11/2007 al 27/1/2008
Segnalato da
27/11/2007
Elliott Erwitt
Flo Peters Gallery, Hamburg
Seen and Unseen. An exhibition showing nearly 100 images by the famous Magnum photographer - icons as well as previously unpublished works: ordinary people and world stars like John F. Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe and Che Guevara in private moments. His specialty are the comedy and drama he finds in seemingly trivial situations.
The famous Magnum photographer Elliott Erwitt is one of the most popular
photographers of our time and narrator of brief, enthralling moments. Erwitt's
specialty are the comedy and drama he finds in seemingly trivial situations. His
humouresque black and white images are world famous; dogs and children are some of
his favourite subjects. Seen and Unseen is an exhibition showing nearly 100 images -
icons as well as previously unpublished works: ordinary people and world stars like
John F. Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe and Che Guevara in private moments. Erwitt about his
own work: "Making people laugh is one of the greatest achievements. The very
greatest, however, is to make someone laugh and cry at the same time!" Erwitt was
awarded the renowned Lucie Award for his work on November 15, 2007.
Born in 1928 as the son of Russian immigrants in Paris, his family emigrates to the
US in 1939. Erwitt begins his work as a photographer in New York in 1950. In 1953,
Robert Capa invites him to become a member of Magnum. In the 70s Erwitt produces
films, in the 80s satire- and comedy-shows. Using his exceptional talent, Erwitt
works for magazines, corporations and advertisements, creates his books and
exhibitions. He lives in New York.
Flo Peters Gallery
Monckebergstrasse 7 - Hamburg
Free admission