The Photograph March 9, 2009
Mumbai, Maharashtra
A tribute to Henri Cartier-Bresson: Commented Images. A commented introduction to one of the masters of French photography.
This exhibition was imagined and produced by Robert Delpire in 1988, when he was director of the Centre National de la Photographie in Paris, to mark Henri Cartier-Bresson's eightieth birthday.
It brings together legendary and lesser known images, each with a commentary offering an intellectual's or an artist's point of view on the photographer's approach. Contributors include Jean Baudrillard, Robert Doisneau, Pierre Boulez, Jean Clair, John Szarkowski, Alessandro Baricco, Agnes Varda and other celebrities, all close friends of Henri Cartier-Bresson.
This is an introduction to the work of an exceptional personality who has influenced - and continues to fascinate - photographers all over the world.
Artistic director: Robert Delpire
English translation: John Tittensor
Production follow-up and coordination: Julien Chapsal - Magnum Photos.
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Added by cvyona on March 9, 2009