2 mars 2010

Gotthard Schuh, Mineur , Winterslag, Belgique, 1937.© Fotostiftung Schweiz Gotthard Schuh (1897–1969) compte parmi les plus grands photographes du 20e siècle. Ce pionnier du photojournalisme moderne a également su développer un style personnel, proche de ce que l'on appelle le « réalisme poétique ». Schuh savait que le regard photographique sur le monde est toujours subjectif et que l'opérateur doit faire corps avec l'instant présent pour pouvoir le capturer de façon intuitive.La rétrospective rend avant tout hommage à son... [Lire la suite]

The newly unearthed 3,400-year old red granite head, part of a huge statue of the ancient pharaoh Amenhotep III, at the pharaoh's mortuary temple in the city of Luxor. Egypt's Culture Ministry says a team of Egyptian and European archaeologists has unearthed a large head made of red granite of an ancient pharaoh who ruled Egypt some 3,400 years ago. AP Photo/ Supreme Council of Antiquities. CAIRO (AP).- Archaeologists have unearthed a massive red granite head of one Egypt's most famous pharaohs who ruled nearly 3,400 years... [Lire la suite]

A Magnificent and Exceptionally Rare Ottoman Silver-Gilt Cantaloupe Melon-Form Hanging Ornament set with Peridots, Turkey, 17th century. (Est. £150,000-200,000). LONDON.- On Wednesday, 14 April, 2010 Sotheby’s bi-annual Arts of the Islamic World Sale in London will present an exceptional array of fine and rare works of art that span from the rise of Islam in the 7th century through to the 19th century. The auction, which will also feature important examples of ancient manuscripts, ceramics, metalwork, weaponry, textiles,... [Lire la suite]