Daniel Vittet
photographer
Daniel Vittet is a Swiss photographer known for his work in black and white photography. He gained recognition in the mid-20th century, receiving several federal prizes in Switzerland during the 1960s (e.g., Prix fédéral in 1964). His work often captures intimate portraits and cultural scenes; notably, he was a friend of Chilean artist Violeta Parra and documented her life and works in Europe. He is also associated with the production of various films and has been involved in photography projects that bridge European and Latin American artistic contexts.[1,2]
Themes
- black and white photography
- portraiture
- cultural documentation
Books
Works by Daniel Vittet
- Versos de salón 1962 · Nascimento · book · Spanish Photography for the book by Nicanor Parra.
Exhibitions
- 1978 Exposiziuns singulas Daniel Vittet Palais de l'Athénée, Geneva solo
Awards
- 1964 Prix fédéral
- 1965 Bourse fédérale

