Rediscovery of two forgotten photography pioneers
Studio Stone sheds new light on the work of Cami and Sasha Stone , a photographic duo who made their name in the 1920s and 1930s with modern advertising, architecture, and portrait photography. Their images appeared in leading magazines and exhibitions from Berlin to Brussels. In their heyday, they were compared to big names like Kertész, Krull, Moholy-Nagy, and Man Ray, but after World War II, they largely disappeared from view.
Amsab-ISG and the Musée de la Photographie collaborated to re-expose their work. The catalog presents over 170 original prints from the Amsab-ISG collection, supplemented with archival documents, posters, and magazines from Belgian and German institutions. With contributions from specialists in photography, literature, history, and politics, the book places the Stones' work within a broad historical and artistic context. The catalog contains over 200 pages and is available through our webshop .
Les Rencontres d'Arles: an international platform for photography
Since 1970, the annual festival in Arles, southern France, has become a leading event for photography worldwide. Every summer, photographers, curators, and publishers from around the world gather for exhibitions, debates, and book launches. The accompanying book prizes recognize publications that offer innovative insights into the photographic medium. The Prix du livre historique focuses on publications that place photographic work within a historical context.
From book to exhibition: coming soon to Ghent
Studio Stone catalog was published to accompany the exhibition of the same name that ran earlier this year at the Musée de la Photographie in Charleroi. A compact version opens on June 23rd in the public area of Amsab-ISG in Ghent. This edition focuses on highlights from the museum's own collection, including original photographs, documents, and posters of the Stones. The exhibition runs until November 21st and is free to attend.
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Read more about the free exhibition
The exhibition and accompanying catalogue received the support of the Flemish and French Communities of Belgium as part of the Cultural Cooperation between the Flemish and French Communities.
