Inge Morath. The Sideways Glance

A major retrospective is coming to Milan to celebrate Inge Morath, a key figure in the history of photography of the 20th century and the first woman to become a member of the renowned agency Magnum. The exhibition, curated by Kurt Kaindl with Vittoria Mainoldi, is divided into three main sections: portraits of celebrities, daily life e travel portraits. The exhibition features over 100 photographs from the collection Fotohof, produced between the early 1950s and 2002.

The author’s approach stands out as a genuine side view and a means of communication able to perceive reality without distortion, striking a balance between respect and psychological sensitivity. His search for a inner truth He took her on a trip to Europe, Africa, Middle East, Soviet Union e China, rejecting any form of Orientalism in favour of a genuine understanding of others.

Alongside the famous portraits and images that transform places into silent testimonies — from artists’ studios to the homes of Boris Pasternak, Pushkin, Chekhov e Mao Zedong —, the exhibition offers a wide-ranging documentary section with letters, notes e vintage magazines. Of particular note is the section devoted to the collaboration with the artist Saul Steinberg and the famous Mask Series. The exhibition is rounded off by a reconstruction of the the photographer’s studio through the images of Kurt Kaindl and a video report about his life.