7/1/2023 0 Comments Jan Saudek by Jan Saudek![]() ![]() Saudek’s work resembles that of 19th century nude tableaux vivants (living picture) art forms and also of Polish –French artist Balthus. ![]() In 1983 the first English language book was published containing his photographs, however Saudek was long considered one of the best photographers coming out of the Czech lands. Saudek explored many themes including erotic freedom and corruption. After returning to Prague Saudek was forced to work secretly in a cellar in accordance with the imposing Communist Regime and their ideals. Hand-colored gelatin silver prints, signed in ink on the images. In an important trip to America in 1969, art curator Hugh Edwards encouraged Saudek’s work. Saudek’s inspiration to become an art photographer was introduced by The Family of Man photography exhibition by curator Edward Steichen, which started at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City but then traveled to 38 countries around the world. The majority of Jan Saudek’s family perished during WWII in the Theresienstadt Concentration Camp while he was kept with his brother Karel in a children’s camp near the border of Poland. She has been a member of international juries, and has authored film and television documentaries on photography and photographers. Jan Saudek, born in Prague, then Czechoslovakia in 1935 is a Czech art photographer known for his dreamy landscapes featuring nudes with hand-tinted decorative elements. ![]()
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