André Kertész (Photofile)

André Kertész, Daniele Sallenave

The classic Photofile series brings together the best work of the world's greatest photographers in an attractive format and at a reasonable price.

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André Kertész is one of the figures who shaped modern photography. From the First World War onwards, his independent spirit led him to practice an art based on spontaneity and sincerity, seeking out the chance moments that "capture the true nature of things." Tender, nostalgic, modest, he forged a new path for photography, a kind of poetic realism that was neither forced nor showy. "I never document," he said. "I give my own interpretation."

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André Kertész

Photographer

André Kertész (1894-1985) was one of the most inventive, influential, and prolific photographers in the medium’s history.

Daniele Sallenave

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