Lartigue and Kertész: Masters of Modern Photography in Riccione

Villa Mussolini in Riccione hosts a new exhibition titled 'Jacques Henri Lartigue e André Kertész Maestri della fotografia moderna', running until April 6, 2025. Curated by Marion Perceval and Matthieu Rivallin, the show brings together two 20th-century photography pioneers: Jacques Henri Lartigue (1894–1986), known for capturing the ephemeral joy of the Belle Époque, and André Kertész (1894–1985), who explored urban geometry and intimate modern life in Budapest, Paris, and New York. The exhibition is structured in four thematic sections plus an introductory biographical one, highlighting contrasts and similarities between the artists. Both had landmark solo shows at MoMA in New York in the 1960s—Lartigue in 1963 and Kertész in 1964—which marked a turning point in their careers. The display includes Lartigue's iconic Parisian scenes and Kertész's city portraits, offering a comparative view of their distinct yet complementary visions.