Alfred Eisenstaedt

The exhibition Alfred Eisenstaedtset up in the spaces of CAMERA - Centro Italiano per la Fotografia, pays tribute to one of the most emblematic figures of 20th century photojournalism. Thirty years after his death and eighty years after the famous shot of the V-J Day in Times Squarethis exhibition, curated by Monica Poggioffers an immersive journey through 170 imagesmany of which unprecedentedwhich testify to Eisenstaedt's extraordinary narrative ability.

From the account of the Germany in the 1930swith intense portraits of Nazi hierarchs, to the dynamism of the Post-war New Yorkto the silent Post-nuclear JapanEisenstaedt's work spans epochs and continents. His style is distinguished by its adherence to the American documentary traditionwith a personal look that combines visual poetry, subtle irony and a deep concern for the human condition.

This exhibition is the first Italian retrospective since 1984 dedicated to the photographer, testifying to the historical and artistic importance of an author who was able to transform the chronicle into collective icon. The images on display convey the complexities of the 20th century and Eisenstaedt's ability to capture 'the essence of a moment', as he put it.

^{Photo Credit: Alfred Eisenstaedt, Victory Over Japan Day. New York City, USA, 14 August 1945 © Alfred Eisenstaedt / The LIFE Picture Collection}