OstLicht Gallery presents a retrospective of Austrian Magnum photographer Inge Morath, featuring a selection of her iconic and lesser-known works. The exhibition explores her insightful photojournalism, including American street photography, reportage from Spain, artist portraits, and landscape images, united by her intimate connection with diverse cultures and subjects.
OstLicht Gallery is proud to present a significant retrospective dedicated to the Austrian Magnum photographer Inge Morath. Titled 'The world as seen by Inge Morath,' the exhibition features a curated selection of her photographs, including both widely recognized masterpieces and lesser-seen pieces from her extensive oeuvre. The retrospective offers a deep dive into the life's work of this dedicated photojournalist, highlighting her ability to capture the essence of her subjects with profound intimacy.
The exhibition spans Morath's diverse photographic output, moving from her classic street photographs, largely captured in New York, to her impactful photo reportages from Spain. Visitors will encounter striking portraits of renowned artists and celebrities such as Marilyn Monroe, Jean Cocteau, Pablo Picasso, Jayne Mansfield, and Louise Bourgeois. Beyond these iconic figures, the selection also includes quieter, more contemplative stagings and evocative landscape photographs. Across all her subjects and genres, Morath's work is characterized by a deep empathy for the people and cultures she encountered, offering a unique and personal vision of the world.