Ernst A. Heiniger
photographer
Ernst A. Heiniger (1909–1993) was a pioneering Swiss photographer and filmmaker who belonged to the avant-garde of 'Neue Fotografie' in the 1930s. Originally trained as a retouching artist, he became one of the first photographers admitted to the Schweizerischer Werkbund in 1933. He is noted for his innovative fusion of photography and graphic design, collaborating with prominent figures like Herbert Matter and Josef Müller-Brockmann. Heiniger was an early pioneer of photo books in Switzerland, publishing 'Puszta-Pferde' in 1936. In the 1950s, he worked as a documentary filmmaker for Walt Disney, producing several short films that won Academy Awards (Oscars). He also produced pioneering 360-degree films and lived in Los Angeles from 1986 until his death.[1]
- Neue Sachlichkeit
- documentary photography
- graphic design
- alpine landscapes
- cinematography
Books
Works by Ernst A. Heiniger
- 1952 Masterpieces of Photography. 52 Photos Contains 52 photos with commentaries by R.A. Langford.
- 1936 Puszta-Pferde One of the first modern photo books in Switzerland.
- 1941 Tessin
- 1942 Viertausender
- 1955 Switzerland Documentary film shot in Cinemascope.
- 1958 Ama Girls Won an Academy Award.
- 1958 Grand Canyon Won an Academy Award.
- 1964 Rund um Rad und Schiene First 360-degree film in Switzerland.
Exhibitions
- 2021 Ernst A. Heiniger – Good Morning, World!
Awards
- 1958 Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Live-Action Short Film
- 1958 Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Documentary Short Film
References
- Ernst A. Heiniger – Good Morning, World!. 2021 link