Pierre Borhan
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Pierre Borhan (born July 11, 1947) is a French writer, journalist, art historian, and museum curator specializing in photography. He has been dedicated to the field of photography since 1980. Borhan served as the Director of Photographic Heritage at the French Ministry of Culture from 1988 to 2003. He was also an editor-in-chief for 'Clichés' magazine (1984–1989) and has contributed to numerous publications including 'Photo Revue', 'Beaux Arts Magazine', and 'Monuments Historiques'. A prolific author, he has written monographs on various photographers such as André Kertész, Roger Corbeau, and Jan Saudek. He is also a collector of photographic works and has curated numerous exhibitions focusing on the history of photography, maritime photography, and homoeroticism in art.[1]
- history of photography
- curation
- homoeroticism in photography
Books
Works by Pierre Borhan
- 2002 Dorothea Lange: The Heart and Mind of a Photographer Main author/contributor for the book in question.
- 2007 Man to Man: A History of Gay Photography First comprehensive study of homoeroticism in photography.
- 1994 André Kertész: His Life and Work Monograph on André Kertész.
Exhibitions
- 1998 Dorothea Lange
- 1987 Jan Saudek
Awards
- 2009 Grand Prix du Nautic 2009
References
- Pierre Borhan. 2026 link