![]() ![]() From January 11th to April 23rd 2017, the Fondation HCB presented an exhibition entirely dedicated to Cartier-Bresson’s famous publication, Images à la sauvette. It comes with an additional booklet containing an essay on the history of The Decisive Moment by Centre Pompidou curator Clément Chéroux. This new publication is a meticulous facsimile of the original book. Cartier-Bressons extensive publications include From One China to Another (1954), The Europeans and People of Moscow (1955), The Face of Asia (1972), and The Decisive Moment (1973). Adapun konsep decisive moment milik Cartier-Bresson juga jadi warna tersendiri bagi dunia fotografi karena tak lekang oleh zaman, meski sudah seabad sejak pertama kali dipopulerkan. Pioneering for its emphasis on the photograph itself as a unique narrative form, The Decisive Moment was described by Robert Capa as a Bible for photographers. His commitment to capturing the decisive moment and his keen eye for composition have influenced countless photographers, solidifying his place as one of the most important figures in the history of photography. ![]() Paired with the artist’s humanist viewpoint, Cartier-Bresson’s photography has become part of the world’s collective memory. Henri Cartier-Bresson was a French photographer and filmmaker known as a pioneer of street photography.His dramatic black-and-white works are among the most iconic images of the 20th century. Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Decisive Moment examines Cartier-Bresson’s influential publication, widely considered to be one of the most important photobooks of the twentieth century. Overall, Henri Cartier-Bressons contributions to the world of photography have left an indelible mark on the field. The Decisive Moment was the name of the English translation of Cartier-Bresson’s book. Its English title has defined the notion of the famous formal peak in which all elements in the photographic frame accumulate to form the perfect image. Published in 1952 by Simon and Schuster, New York, in collaboration with Editions Verve, Paris, it was lavishly embellished with a collage cover by Henri Matisse. French photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson, an admirer of Kertesz, is often credited with bridging art and documentary photography. The book and its images have since influenced generations of photographers. The Decisive Moment - originally called Images a la Sauvette - is one of the most famous books in the history of photography, assembling Cartier-Bressons best work from his early years. He pioneered the genre of street photography, and viewed photography as capturing a decisive moment. The Decisive Moment-originally called Images à la Sauvette-is one of the most famous books in the history of photography, assembling Cartier-Bresson’s best work from his early years. ![]()
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