Posted: 07 Jul 2011 08:24 PM PDT
Winnipeg, Canada - Hungarian-born photographer André Kertész (1894-1985) gained critical attention for his unorthodox compositions and use of unusual camera angles. In 1925 he moved to Paris, becoming involved with the Dada movement. Due to the looming war in Europe he relocated with his wife to New York in 1936. Over his long and impressive career he created an exceptional number of serene and exquisite images. At the heart of Kertész’s mastery was his belief in catching the right moment when the subject changes and shifts into something else wholly new. His interest in using light to capture and create specific shadows is a characteristic that dominates his compositions. On view through 9 September at WAG.
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