A new exhibit of the works by iconic photographer, Brassai , just opened at the Paris City Hall. This Hungarian born photographer (ne Gyula Halasz) came to Paris in the early 1920's, fell in love with the city and set out to photograph it , particularly at night and at the wee hours of day break.
He documented streetwalkers, brothels, bistro life, scenes from the central market Les Halles and the Parisian High Society's night partyings. Brassai was part of the intellectual elite of the Montparnasse of the 20's and 30's and counted among his friends and admirers Picasso, Henry Miller, Surrealist Andre Breton, Salvador Dali and poet Jacques Prevert. For lovers of Paris of yesteryear this is a treat not to be missed.
Brassai, Pour l'Amour de Paris on view at Paris Hotel de Ville from November 8-March 8, 2014.
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| Brassai- Les Escaliers de Montmartre |
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| Brassai- Notre Dame Gargoyles |
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