Description
ILSE BING (CATALAN)
Book Summary
This exhibition catalogue offers the first comprehensive retrospective in Spain of the work of Ilse Bing, a German photographer whose career, which began in 1929, spanned until the late 1950s. The publication brings together around 180 vintage photographs from European and American institutions and private collections. Through a chronological and thematic journey, the reader will discover a modern and innovative gaze, deeply influenced by the impact of the Bauhaus, which makes Bing a key figure in 20th-century photography.
What is it about?
The book outlines a broad panorama of Ilse Bing’s key interests and projects, organized into twelve sections that traverse her intense creative career. The work explores the evolution of her style, characterized by an avant-garde sensibility and a unique ability to capture the modernity of her time. Through her images, topics such as urban life, portraiture, still life, and formal experimentation are addressed, all under the influence of the Bauhaus. This Catalan edition is part of a co-edition that also includes versions in Spanish and English, offering full access to the work of an artist who advocates for the visibility of women creators.
Main Topics
- 20th-century avant-garde and experimental photography.
- Influence of the Bauhaus on artistic and compositional vision.
- Chronological retrospective of Ilse Bing’s career.
- Visibility of women artists in art history.
- Collection of 180 vintage photographs from international institutions.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at photography lovers, art students and professionals, as well as collectors interested in the history of the modern image. It will also be of great interest to those seeking to discover the legacy of women artists who, like Ilse Bing, developed their work in anonymity and deserve to be recognized. It is an essential work for followers of the Bauhaus and the avant-garde movements of the last century.
What this book provides
- Access to an exhaustive retrospective of Ilse Bing, with 180 vintage photographs.
- Deep understanding of the influence of the Bauhaus on modern photography.
- Chronological and thematic journey through an intense and little-known creative career.
- Vindication of the role of women artists in art history.
- Catalan edition of an internationally referenced exhibition catalogue.
Technical Data
- Author: ALIAGA, JUAN VICENTE; BUCHLOH, BENJAMIN H.D.; WEST BRETT, DON
- Publisher: FUNDACION MAPFRE
- Language: cat
- Subject: PHOTOGRAPHERS
- Collection: EXHIBITION CATALOGUE
- Publication date: October 2022
Editorial Review
This catalogue presents itself as a unique opportunity to delve into the work of Ilse Bing, a photographer whose modern and avant-garde gaze deserves a prominent place in art history. The selection of 180 vintage photographs and the chronological structure facilitate a complete understanding of her creative evolution. It is a publication of great value for the public interested in photography, the Bauhaus, and the recovery of the memory of women artists.