“I have never sought the unexpected, the novelty, the extraordinary, but rather what is most typical of our daily life... I go out to find people who resemble me, and the mirror which these images offer them is the same as that in which I see myself.”
Quote by Willy Ronis
Work
Willy Ronis: photographs, 1926-1995
Willy Ronis: photographs, 1926-1995 is a comprehensive compilation of the photographic works of the renowned French photographer Willy Ronis. The book spans his career from the early 1920s to the late 1990s, featuring a diverse range of images that reflect his artistic vision and his engagement with the social and cultural landscape of his time. The photographs are accompanied by insightful commentary that provides context and analysis of Ronis' work. more
Author
Willy Ronis
Willy Ronis was a prominent French photographer known for his unique style and profound insight into social reality. His work documented the social changes in France during the 20th century, particularly focusing on the lives of ordinary people. Ronis began his photography career in the 1930s and his works have received international recognition numerous times. more
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