Tag: Brassai (Gyula Halasz)

Brassai (Gyula Halasz) Chez Suzy, En Attendant Le Client, 1932, Silver gelatin photograph

Brassaï’s Secret Paris

Brassaï is best known for his iconic photographs of Paris in the 1930s, capturing the city’s nightlife, streets, and inhabitants in a way that has left a lasting impact on the history of photography. His work has greatly contributed to the idea of vernacular photography, blurring the lines between street photography and fine art.

Brassai, Picasso mime l'artiste peintre (with Jean Marais as model), 1944, printed 1970s, Silver gelatin photograph

Brassaï’s Picasso

The Hungarian born French photographer, surrealist, painter and sculptor Brassaï is considered one of the greatest photographers and image makers of the 20th century. His body of work consistently blurred the lines between street photography and fine art.