Throughout the studio's history, the Stones have been taking portraits of celebrities of their era. Although they seem to primarily move in artistic circles, they also photograph political figures and even scientists. The portrait of Albert Einstein is the most striking example. Their subjects include director Erwin Piscator, the Jackson Girls dance group, writer and stage director Bertolt Brecht, and conductor Otto Klemperer. These photos reveal the breadth of the Stones' network. Both Cami and Sasha were commissioned to take these photos. Stylistically, most portraits are shot from a slightly frog-like perspective (with the camera positioned below the subject with the lens pointed upward). The background is generally neutral or out of focus, and the framing is tight around the face and shoulders. This systematic approach is also evident in their political portraits.
Studio Stone
Cami and Sasha Stone's work is spread across various international collections and reflects a life that took them from Berlin to Brussels, via the United States and Paris. Despite the importance of their studio's activities during the interwar period, their oeuvre remains largely unknown.
Discover their current exhibition in Ghent!
designer: M. Vandenberge
developer: C. Van Damme
Celebrities
Stone CollectionDuring the research phase of the Studio Stone project, a significant amount of work by Sasha and Cami Stone was unearthed. What is accessible online is compiled on this page, along with the accompanying metadata.
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The exhibition and accompanying catalog received support from the Flemish and French Communities of Belgium as part of the Cultural Cooperation between the Flemish and French Communities.
Website text: Charlotte Doyen
