Josef Sudek, The Window of My Studio, 1940-1954, Gelatin silver print, 29.9 x 24.0 cm, Art Gallery of Ontario/Courtesy Anna Fárová Estate © 2012
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Recorded: Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2012, at the Art Gallery of Ontario
Duration: 53:57
Josef Sudek is regarded as one of the most legendary photographers from the 20th century and is best known for his compelling photographs of Prague. In this talk, AGO Next Members heard from AGO curator of photography Maia Sutnik and Stephen Bulger — owner of Toronto’s Stephen Bulger Gallery — about this visionary artist before viewing more than 175 photographs selected from the AGO’s Collection that span Sudek’s entire career.
View examples of Sudek’s work here.
The AGO help this event in conjunction with the exhibition Josef Sudek: The Legacy of a Deeper Vision, running Oct. 3, 2012, to April 7, 2013.
Tags: Josef Sudek, photography, Prague
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