André Kertész (1894–1985) was a Hungarian photographer who later became a French citizen, born in Budapest. He is known for his ability to capture everyday life with sensitivity, wit, and refined composition.
Kertész became interested in photography during World War I, and after the conflict, he worked as a freelance photographer in Budapest. In 1925, he moved to Paris, where he came into contact with the European avant-garde and developed a style characterized by unusual framing, creative perspectives, and a keen attention to the details of daily life.
In 1936, he moved to New York, where he worked for magazines and agencies, continuing to refine his personal vision, marked by intimate images, geometric compositions, and poetic observations of reality.
Among his most well-known works are photographs of urban landscapes, portraits, and street scenes, all united by a strong visual sensitivity and the ability to convey emotion and narrative without artifice.
