The definitive monograph on Luxembourg photographer Romain Urhausen, celebrating his bold contributions to post-war European photography.
Published on the occasion of his retrospective exhibition at Les Rencontres d’Arles in 2022, this book marks the first French-language monograph dedicated to Urhausen’s groundbreaking work from the 1950s and 1960s.
Urhausen's photography masterfully bridges the gap between French humanist realism and the German "Subjektive Fotografie" movement, of which he was a prominent figure. His experimental style is evident in his high-contrast imagery, solarizations, and inverted-tone prints, which demonstrate a radical, modern approach to visual storytelling.
The volume also includes the complete
“Les Halles de Paris” series, first published in 1963, accompanied by a poetic essay from
Jacques Prévert.
Insightful texts by Paul di Felice and Carolin Förster contextualise Urhausen’s unique vision within European photographic history and highlight his lasting influence.
Language: French
Release date: 2022
Pages: 120
Dimensions: 21 x 27.5 cm
Author: Romain Urhausen
Publisher: Delpire & co
ISBN:979-1095821496
