Che
Che - pencil drawing by Nigel A. JAMES
Che - pencil drawing by Nigel A. JAMESNot Only Che!
Last Friday afternoon, I visited the Kunst Haus in Vienna, where an exhibition of René Burri’s photographic work is on until February next year. What I saw amazed me.
I had gone with the expectation of seeing a collection of political portraits; I had always connected René Burri with his amazingly brilliant picture of Che Guevara; but this show is not only Che, it is much, much more as well. It is life’s full spectrum complete with its shades, its shadows, and its sunshine.
Each and every one of his pictures radiates not only a total understanding of his craft, but also a depth of instant affinity with his subjects. René Burri was, and still is, totally unique. He is an artist with an openness of heart that is clearly visible in all of his works.
Factually speaking, René Burri’s time was the era of the great illustrated magazines. Being a member of Magnum, his pictures went around the world and were published in such magazines as Life, Paris Match, Look, and others of great note as well. But, although many of these have gone, René Burri’s brilliance lives on in one of the most valuable collections of historically important photos that exist.
René Burri isn’t only a very good photographer; he is amongst the highest and the best of the world!
But, be warned! This exhibition comes with a health warning! It is addictive. Once seen, you will want to see it again and again. Once isn’t enough. If you are in, or near Vienna, and you have an interest in the best of photography, this is a chance that shouldn’t be missed.
For more info – opening hours, etc,- www.kunsthauswien.com
My e-mail address, - njmailboy@gmail.com
Last Friday afternoon, I visited the Kunst Haus in Vienna, where an exhibition of René Burri’s photographic work is on until February next year. What I saw amazed me.
I had gone with the expectation of seeing a collection of political portraits; I had always connected René Burri with his amazingly brilliant picture of Che Guevara; but this show is not only Che, it is much, much more as well. It is life’s full spectrum complete with its shades, its shadows, and its sunshine.
Each and every one of his pictures radiates not only a total understanding of his craft, but also a depth of instant affinity with his subjects. René Burri was, and still is, totally unique. He is an artist with an openness of heart that is clearly visible in all of his works.
Factually speaking, René Burri’s time was the era of the great illustrated magazines. Being a member of Magnum, his pictures went around the world and were published in such magazines as Life, Paris Match, Look, and others of great note as well. But, although many of these have gone, René Burri’s brilliance lives on in one of the most valuable collections of historically important photos that exist.
René Burri isn’t only a very good photographer; he is amongst the highest and the best of the world!
But, be warned! This exhibition comes with a health warning! It is addictive. Once seen, you will want to see it again and again. Once isn’t enough. If you are in, or near Vienna, and you have an interest in the best of photography, this is a chance that shouldn’t be missed.
For more info – opening hours, etc,- www.kunsthauswien.com
My e-mail address, - njmailboy@gmail.com
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