Pioneers of modern photography
In the 1920s and 1930s, Cami and Sasha Stone played a prominent role in the artistic world, with their work appearing in leading magazines and exhibited from Berlin to Brussels.
Their studio – Studio Stone – specialized in advertising, architecture, art and portrait photography. Their groundbreaking style earned them much praise from critics. In their heyday, they were compared to photographers such as André Kertész, Germaine Krull, László Moholy-Nagy en Man Ray.
Yet after World War II they largely disappeared from view. Until now.
A fresh look at a versatile oeuvre
In this exhibition you will see a selection of the best work of Cami and Sasha Stone from the Amsab-ISG own collectionYou will discover, among other things:
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Industrial and architectural photographs with a keen eye for form and composition
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Portraits of artists, scientists and politicians from their time
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Artistic snapshots of daily life in the interbellum
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Printed publications and political posters that show their committed side
The exhibition shows how the duo effortlessly switched between commercial assignments, artistic expression and social engagement. And how their studio grew into a place of innovation and experimentation.
© Studio Stone - Amsab-ISG
From Charleroi to Ghent: a travelling exhibition
Earlier this year an extended version of this exhibition was on display in the Museum of Photography in Charleroi, in collaboration with Amsab-ISG. The edition in Ghent is smaller in scale, but focuses on the highlights from our own collection, which includes more than 170 original prints, documents and posters by the duo.
Practical
📍 Public space Amsab-ISG – Bagattenstraat 174 - 9000 Ghent
📅 From June 23 to November 21, 2025
🕒 Open on weekdays from 9am to 17pm
🎟️ Free admission – no reservations required
Guided tours
Would you like to visit the expo with your group? Between September 1 and November 21, 2025 can you free of charge a tour for groups of up to 20 people requests – also on Saturdays.
To do this, please send an email to: martine.vermandere@amsab.be
Discover the digital archive
Also explore the remarkable digital archive of work by photographers Cami and Sasha Stone. This collection offers a thematic overview of their oeuvre and gathers rarely seen photographs and documents, made accessible online via IIIF where possible.
Click to go to the digital archive
Explore the catalogue
The exhibition is accompanied by a richly illustrated catalogue, with contributions from experts in the world of photography, literature and political history. You can find it for sale in our webshop.
The catalogue was nominated for the prestigious award for best historical publication at Les Rencontres de la Photographie 2025 in Arles. This shortlist rewards photo books that stand out through their content, vision and design, and is considered one of the most important awards in the international photography world.
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Register for the Studio Stone opening
The exhibition and the accompanying catalogue were supported by the Flemish and French Communities of Belgium within the framework of the Cultural Cooperation between the Flemish Community and the French Community.
