Andre Kertesz: Postcards from Paris

This elegant book showcases André Kertész's (1894–1985) carte postale prints, including portraits, views of Paris, studio scenes, and still lifes. Essays provide insight into the artist's life, social circle, and the changing identity of art photography. The prints, made on inexpensive stock, influenced Kertész's compositions and intimate picture-making. The book is distributed by the Art Institute of Chicago and will be on exhibition at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 240 pages
\n Publication date: 17 August 2021
\n Publisher: Yale University Press
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This captivating volume presents the first comprehensive exploration of a remarkable collection of rare and influential photographs by the renowned photographer André Kertész (1894-1985). Spanning his early career, the book showcases a diverse range of subjects, including captivating portraits, picturesque views of Paris, meticulously staged studio scenes, and exquisitely composed still lifes. Accompanied by insightful essays, these writings shed new light on Kertész's most celebrated works, delving into themes of materiality, exile, and communication. They also delve into the artist's illustrious and bohemian social circle, as well as the evolving identity of art photography during the 1920s.

The book's design seamlessly blends the spirit of 1920s Paris with a contemporary aesthetic, highlighting the modernity of the catalog's over 250 illustrated pieces. Kertész crafted his meticulously composed prints on inexpensive but luxurious postcard stock, sharing them with friends and sending them back to his family in Hungary. These works not only showcase the artist's technical skill but also reveal his journey of learning and growth as he encountered an international group of modernists, including Piet Mondrian, Fernand Léger, and Joseph Csáky, in the bustling metropolis of interwar Europe.

Prized by collectors and artists alike, Kertész's cartes postales have had a lasting impact on his compositions and the intimate scale of his picture-making. This captivating volume offers a profound insight into the artistic brilliance and enduring legacy of André Kertész, a photographer whose work continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.

Distributed for the Art Institute of Chicago
Exhibition Schedule:
Art Institute of Chicago
(October 2, 2021 – January 17, 2022)
High Museum of Art, Atlanta
(February 18 – May 29, 2022)

\n Weight: 1316g\n
Dimension: 210 x 269 x 32 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780300260038\n \n