Eva Besnyö: De bevrijde camera / The Liberated Camera
Willemijn van der Zwaan, Iris Sikking
Fotomuseum Den Haag & Hannibal, 2026
€64,50
Eva Besnyö (1910–2003) is one of the most influential photographers of the twentieth century. Born in Hungary, she left for Berlin in 1930. There, she developed a distinctive visual language that fused modernist aesthetics with a profound social consciousness. In 1932, she moved to the Netherlands, driven by the rise of fascism. Her work is characterized by an exceptional sensitivity to rhythm, light, and composition, moving effortlessly between documentary and street photography, architecture, and portraiture.
This photobook offers a rich and multifaceted overview of Besnyö’s body of work. Iconic images appear alongside lesser-known gems in this visual journey through a turbulent century, centering on themes such as emancipation, urban life, and social change.
This publication accompanies the exhibition of the same name at Kunstmuseum Den Haag, running from 5 September 2026 to 31 January 2027. The exhibition will also be on view during the Rencontres de la Photographie d’Arles from 6 July to 4 October 2027. IN DUTCH, AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH OR FRANCAIS UPON REQUEST!
ISBN: 9789493416888
