Ernst Haas

Ernst Haas (1921-1986) is one of the most influential photographers of the twentieth century. In 1949, at age 28, he was invited to join the international photographers' cooperative, the Magnum Agency
by fellow members Robert Capa, Henri Cartier-Bresson, George Rodger, and David "Chim" Seymour.

By 1962 Haas Ernst Haas' work was presented at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, as the first exhibition devoted solely to color photography by a single artist.

Haas’ elegant personal style and his poetic way of seeing made him a favorite of film directors and stars alike. His photographs on the making of such films as "The Third Man," "The Misfits," "West Side Story," "Land of the Pharaohs," "Little Big Man," and "Quest for Fire" earned him a place of reverence in the world of celebrity.

The Farmani Gallery is pleased to present the world premiere of “Ernst Haas: Celebrity,” an exhibition of Haas’ black and white works celebrating the celebrated of film, dance, science and politics.