André Kertész
photographer
André Kertész (born Andor Kertész) was a Hungarian-born photographer renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to photographic composition and the photo essay. Born in Budapest in 1894, he pursued photography as an autodidact despite family pressure to enter the stockbroker business. His career is traditionally divided into four periods: the Hungarian period (early 1920s), the French period (mid-1920s to late 1930s), the American period (late 1930s to early 1960s), and the International period (post-1960s). Kertész was a pioneer in using unorthodox camera angles, distortion mirrors, and capturing daily life with an intimate, nostalgic tone. He lived in Paris during the interwar years, where he achieved critical success and became associated with the Dada movement. In 1936, he emigrated to the United States, eventually becoming a naturalized citizen. Throughout his long career, he was known for his dedication to 'writing with light' and capturing both grand landscapes and quiet, everyday moments.[5]
- distortion
- photo-reportage
- landscape photography
- daily life
- composition
Books
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A ma fenêtre€95.00 -
Landscapes€6.00 -
Nos amis les betes€90.00 -
Paris€312.00
Works by André Kertész
- 1979 Landscapes A compilation of 64 photographs featuring landscapes from throughout Kertész's career.
- 1933 Enfants A compilation of 54 photographs dedicated to his mother and wife Elizabeth.
- 1934 Paris Vu Par André Kertész A compilation of 48 photographs from Kertész's time in Paris.
- 1936 Nos Amies les Bêtes A compilation of 60 photographs of various animals.
- 1945 Day of Paris A compilation of 126 photographs taken just before his emigration from France.
- 1964 André Kertész, Photographer A compilation of 64 photographs from his exhibition at the MoMA.
- 1968 The Concerned Photographer Published following 'The Concerned Photographer' exhibition.
- 1971 On Reading A small number of photographs all of various people reading.
- 1972 André Kertész: Sixty Years of Photography, 1912–1972 A compilation of 250 photographs.
- 1974 J'aime Paris: Photographs Since the Twenties A compilation of 219 photographs from his years in Paris and later return trips.
- 1975 Washington Square A compilation of 104 photographs of Washington Square taken using a telephoto lens.
Exhibitions
- 1927 Solo Exhibition
- 1937 Solo Show
- 1946 Art Institute of Chicago Exhibition
- 1962 Solo Show
Awards
- 1930 Silver Medal for services to photography
- 1963 Gold Medal
- 1974 Guggenheim Fellowship
- 1974 Commander of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres
- 1977 Mayor's Award of Honor for Arts and Culture
- 1980 Medal of the City of Paris
- 1980 Annual Award of the Association of International Photography Art Dealers
- 1981 Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts
- 1982 National Grand Prize of Photography