Ilse Bing, born in 1899, was a notable photojournalist and commercial photographer, recognized for her innovative photographic techniques, including the use of electronic flash and experimentation with solarization. Coming from a wealthy family, she studied mathematics, physics, and later art history before discovering her passion for photography with a Leica camera. In 1929, she left her studies to dedicate herself to photography. From 1930 onward, Bing lived and worked in Paris, where she exhibited alongside prominent photographers of the time such as André Kertész, Brassaï, and Man Ray. Invited to New York in 1936, she created some of her most famous works during that stay. In 1941, she emigrated to the United States with her husband, where her photographic activity gradually declined. After 1959, she devoted herself to poetry and drawing. Ilse Bing passed away in New York at the age of 98, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire.

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This exhibition features over 30 rare vintage prints from the 1930s to the 1950s, highlighting Bing’s time in Paris and New York.
Timeless Perspectives retraces a part of her artistic journey, showcasing her early works created in Europe, where she began experimenting with photography. The exhibition transports visitors to Paris, where Bing immersed herself in the vibrant artistic community of the 1930s. It was here that she created some of her most iconic images, capturing the essence of the city and its inhabitants with a sense of detail and composition that set her apart from her contemporaries. The exhibition also presents Bing’s period in New York, a city that profoundly influenced her work. Her photographs from this time reflect the energy of the metropolis while revealing a more introspective side of her art.

Ilse Bing’s works capture both the ephemeral and the eternal, offering viewers a timeless perspective on the world, inviting them to see beyond the surface.

exhibition from october 4 to 13, 2024 within the framework of the eighth edition of the incadaqués photography festival

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