Cornigliano steelworks, Genoa (1960)
Kurt Blum, Fotostiftung Winterthur
Cornigliano steelworks, Genoa (1960)
Kurt Blum, Fotostiftung Winterthur
New York Metropolitan Opera (1960)
Kurt Blum, Fotostiftung Winterthur
The Twist, New York (1962)
Kurt Blum, Fotostiftung Winterthur
Max von Mülenen's workshop, Bern (1947)
Fotostiftung Winterthur
Paris (1940s)
Kurt Blum, Fotostiftung Winterthur
Light drawing self portrait (1986)
Kurt Blum, Fotostiftung Winterthur
Cornigliano steelworks, Genoa (1959)
Kurt Blum, Fotostiftung Winterthur
Alberto Giacometti, Paris (1954)
Keystone
Cornigliano steelworks, Genoa (1960)
Kurt Blum, Fotostiftung Winterthur
Venice (1948)
Kurt Blum, Fotostiftung Winterthur
New York Metropolitan Opera (1960)
Kurt Blum, Fotostiftung Winterthur
Kurt Blum (1922-2005) was one of the most outstanding Swiss photographers of the post-war era. His work focused on artists' portraits, dance and opera, and the world of industry.
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Blum always regarded himself as an artist and strove for photography to be recognised as an independent art medium. He was also interested in film-making and inspired by experiments by 19th century film pioneers. No comprehensive retrospective of his oeuvre was ever mounted in his lifetime. The Swiss photography foundation in Winterthur is showing “Back Light. Kurt Blum – Photographs” until October 14, 2012.
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