Official Photographer of the City of Prague
Josef Sudek: The Window of My Studio, 2007
Czech master photographer Josef Sudek has just become much better known. A major show of his photographs at the Art
Gallery of Ontario, on until April 7th, is finding him a new audience in Canada, including me.
His photographic prints are small and reward close attention. When I was looking at them on the wall of the gallery I kept wishing I had more time to give them.
Then I found these five Sudek photobooks at the library. They are part of an ongoing series by Prague publisher Torst to publish high quality collections of Sudek's work theme by theme. Two more collections have been announced. Click on a book cover or a title for more information or to put holds on these books.
This exhibition at the AGO is an opportunity to see almost 200 of Sudek's prints up close in a public setting. Then enjoy the intimacy you can only find at home with a book.
If you are rushing down to the AGO to see the Frida Kahlo/Diego Rivera show before
it closes try to make time for this charming exhibition.
2 thoughts on “Official Photographer of the City of Prague”
Great post on Josef Sudek. I took in this exhibit in December and fell in love with his enigmatic, dream-like work. I had the luxury of time so spent as long as I wanted with each photo. I’ll definitely be checking out these books.
Cheers.
Glad you had such a relaxed time at the exhibition, Jennifer! I hope to return to do just that. I hope you enjoy the books!
Elmslie