Holden Luntz Gallery - 08.06.2024

Brassaï ’s Secret Paris

Brassaï, born Gyula Halász on September 9, 1899, in Brassó, Hungary (now part of Romania), was a Hungarian-French photographer, sculptor, writer, and filmmaker. He 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 (Gyula Halasz), Deux Filles De Montmartre, 1932, Silver Gelatin Photograph

Brassai (Gyula Halasz), Deux Filles De Montmartre, 1932, Silver Gelatin Photograph

Brassai (Gyula Halasz), Un Bar Rue de Lappe (La Bastoche), 1932, Silver gelatin photograph

Brassai (Gyula Halasz), Un Bar Rue de Lappe (La Bastoche), 1932, Silver gelatin photograph

Brassaï (Gyula Halász), Introduction Chez Suzy, rue Grégoire-de-Tours, Paris, 1932, Silver gelatin photograph

Brassaï (Gyula Halász), Introduction Chez Suzy, rue Grégoire-de-Tours, Paris, 1932, Silver gelatin photograph

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