About this Event
Leica Gallery Chicago is pleased to present André Kertész: The Master, an exhibition of more than thirty signature works showcasing the remarkable career of an artist who transformed the way we understand photography.
We will host a reception on Friday, Deceber 4th from 6-8pm celebrating the legacy of one of photography's most beloved artists. Joining us for a weekend of programming will be representatives of the André Kertész Estate including Curator, Historian, and Author, Robert Gurbo.
Bio:
André Kertész (1894–1985) was a Hungarian-born photographer who began his career in 1912 and became one of the most influential figures in modern photography. After moving to Paris in 1925, he became part of the city’s vibrant artistic community, influencing generations of photographers, including Brassaï, Henri Cartier-Bresson, and Robert Capa. In 1936, Kertész and his wife, Elizabeth, moved to New York, where they remained following the outbreak of World War II, eventually becoming a U.S. citizen. After years of commercial photography, he retired in 1962 to focus on the personal work that had first established his reputation. His first American solo exhibition was held at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1947, followed by a major 1964 exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, organized by John Szarkowski, which renewed recognition of his work. Kertész's legacy has continued through numerous major museum retrospectives, including exhibitions at the National Gallery of Art, the Getty Center, and the Jeu de Paume, as well as the Art Institute of Chicago's 2021 exhibition, André Kertész: Postcards from Paris.
Event venue & nearby stays
Leica Store and Gallery Chicago, 800 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, United States
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