Robert Capa Retrospective Opens in Bassano del Grappa
A comprehensive retrospective of Robert Capa's work has opened at the Musei Civici di Bassano del Grappa, curated by Chiara Casarin and Denis Curti. The exhibition explores the ethical questions raised by war photography, referencing Susan Sontag's 'Regarding the Pain of Others'. Capa, co-founder of Magnum Photos, is celebrated for capturing the emotion of war beyond mere facts. The show is structured in sections with explanatory panels, emphasizing its educational value. It marks the 70th anniversary of Magnum's founding. Photographer Ferdinando Scianna, also a Magnum member, praises Capa's ability to convey truth without moralizing. The exhibition runs in Bassano del Grappa, Italy.
Key facts
- Robert Capa retrospective at Musei Civici di Bassano del Grappa
- Curated by Chiara Casarin and Denis Curti
- References Susan Sontag's 'Regarding the Pain of Others'
- Capa co-founded Magnum Photos in 1947
- Exhibition marks 70th anniversary of Magnum
- Ferdinando Scianna quoted on Capa's work
- Exhibition divided into sections with explanatory panels
- Capa died in 1954 in Thái Bình, Vietnam
Entities
Artists
- Robert Capa
- Ferdinando Scianna
Institutions
- Musei Civici di Bassano del Grappa
- Magnum Photos
- Casa dei Tre Oci
- Artribune
- Biennale di Venezia
Locations
- Bassano del Grappa
- Italy
- Budapest
- Hungary
- Thái Bình
- Vietnam
- Golfe-Juan
- France
- Venezia