"The Family of Man", an Ode to Humanism Celebrating its 70th Anniversary
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Luxembourg
A series of lectures given by Paul Lesch, organized in collaboration with the CNA, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of "The Family of Man". Inaugurated in January 1955 at the MoMA in New York, "The Family of Man" remains the most visited photographic exhibition in the world, having welcomed around 10 million visitors on five continents over 70 years. Conveying a humanistic message sometimes strongly criticized, its purpose remains strikingly relevant today. This major exhibition, which Steichen considered the pinnacle of his career, was gifted to Luxembourg in the early 1960s by the American government at the request of the famous photographer of Luxembourg origin. Accessible since 1975 (in a truncated version), it has been presented in its entirety at Clervaux Castle since 1994. During this conference, we will explore, supported by documents and photographs, the origins of the exhibition, its philosophy, messages, scenography, reception, and its unique journey in Luxembourg.
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Lecture given by Paul Lesch. Organized in collaboration with the CNA. Accessible since 1975.
Automatically translated from French.
Where does it take place?
Cercle Cité
Pl. d'Armes
1648 Ville-Haute Luxembourg
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