Such a remarkably likable, humble Gentleman. Such a Remarkable documentary of A True Photographer!! Is it Any wonder why H.C.Bresson said of him ,and I quote " We All owe something to Kertsz " Unquote. Brilliant!! Many thanks and Kind regards Colyn.
These were startling images when I first saw this as a teenager. I'm aware of having seen so much since, and have to agree that his street photography is rather sentimental, even if this is stated here as a criticism and an American one, which is an amusing and surprising thing given the way Hollywood developed. We don't see Kertész's relationship with American figures like we see with his fellow Europeans. It gives him something of an isolated appearance as an émigré. There is a classical formality that made Kertész (perhaps literally) at home with Mondrian. I wonder if this was what was at odds in a country known for its informality? Still, it's hard not to admire his commitment to his way of working despite the limits that this imposed on his professional life. Interestingly, the search for things to commit to is often spoken about by art and photography students. Kertész's life seems an illustration of a romantic ideal. Thanks for putting this video up. A great programme then, and it's just as great now.
What I admire about these photographers, as well as their obvious talent, is that they often had one, maybe two or three chances to get their photos just right. They had no instant review or delete button. Of course they didn't get every photo right, but when they did they left a great legacy.
Since my earliest interests in Photography, Andre Kertesz works for me most admired. I admire the sense of humor conveyed in his work, true decisive moments of story telling and the amazing ability to anticipate life happenings. Architecturaly he had mastered line and form. Planning a picture by waiting for the subject to happen and then the pounce. His pictures convey sweetness in life despite the times that were hard and cold. To think that he among only a few, did what they did first. Many of us have just been trying to catch up. Proof that the technically obsessed of today intern have nothing to show compared to the tremendous content of pictures like these. I hope that someone will re-master the BBC Master Photographer series digitally to enhance and preserve the sound and the imagery.
0:13 / 31:45 Andre Kertesz BBC Master Photographers (1983) 2.4.22 1851pm it is strange what people get from an image - humour, a tale (however tall) or a myriad sentiments.... images have a tendency to emote all o'er the shop... i was looking for kerstens and discussions on his oeuvre but this will do. i dont know if it's catching but due to various aspects of society and this or that being taboo - people are afraid to look. maybe they think by looking it condones the subject matter under scrutiny?
Very simplistic man in his outlook on life and his philosophy is quite unique and different his perspective on human nature is truly insightful and touching.
Everything Kertesz says is very understandable to my ears. I have no problem hearing him, and quite clearly. His taste for the extraordinary and his commitment and discipline are huge, as he quite often went back to the same place for months to get what he termed, 'the right light' and always expected to find the unexpected. Part of his genius lay in his ability to get consistently solid exposures in very contrasty light situations as well as his keen sense of timing and heartfelt approach. This is the mark of an original, an artist who is expressing himself honestly. If you have it in you to become a great photographer you must also realize how much work and sacrifice it can be. It's not about becoming a big star, or rich and famous or anything. It's about feeling that if only two or three people ever see your work at the end of your life you don't even care, because you felt compelled to do it, to express yourself, honestly, for the sake of what you saw and felt. The rest is superficiality.
great and honest comment!! thanks I was very touched by his work and the way he emphasised the importance of been connected, the feeling behind your work
A truly brilliant photographer and the photographers of today have a lot to live up to! Andre Kertesz way a master of photography!!! Long may his spirit reign!!!
I find Andre Kertesz a fascinating photographer. More than 55+ years I've been involved in photography (still have the darkroom) & love his style. What would he think of the digital age?
+waytoosquirrelly The difference is that Renoir & Manet was PAINTING impressions (impressionism), and André and other photographers in genral they are PHOTOGRAPHING reality and thus, reality has a context! While painting is abstract. This is why we can't do a documentary with painting, while with photography we can.
+Kag Tim I disagree. Manet and Renoir were 'painting' reality, their reality as they saw it. I don't see the 'artistic' difference between a photograph and a painting.
Just because the context is not shared in your personal reality, doesn't mean the context can't be explained. Of course painters can talk about their paintings!!
I agree with you Charis. I haven't watched this Kertesz video for quite a while. I may have been objecting to Kertesz's being asked to explain his photos. I don't think an artist should have to explain or justify his work, but if he wants to talk about it, fine.
Q: "Do you think a photograph reveals the real face of things?" Kertesz: "If you [are] projecting the way you feel, [you] give the reality. Otherwise, [you] give only [a] [\une] document. This [meaning the latter] is what Life Magazine want[s]." He is saying that Life (and similar U.S. publications) wanted emotionless pictures and implying that [for him] reality is inseparable from the emotion it elicits, which he tried to capture. This maps onto the commentator saying that after coming to New York from Paris he was told his work was too sentimental or emotional. He further says that in the U.S. there was way too much emphasis on photos that were technically perfect but meant nothing [at least to him].
waytoosquirrelly As a Londoner, I have acquired an ear for accents from all over the world, particularly from Eastern Europe, so his accent seems like English to me.
His English is so broken though it’s almost unbearable to listen to him.. and then like all other successful artists he’s lying to everyone talking about himself when he knew very well the way he would see things comes from God alone and not from him, to be there at a certain time, doing such a thing instead of another, having the energy and the desire to take and make pictures. The man himself is irrelevant, he lived at a certain time, with a certain surrounding, with a certain way of seeing things and that’s how these pictures captivate us, but at the end of the day it’s just a gift from God, he will just loose you into nonsense chatter because he doesn’t want to tell you the truth that he knew damn well in his mind, that everything came from God alone that’s the only explanation for it, what he says all throughout this interview is utter bs.
Unfortunately this will be mosly lost on todays generation were everyone wants to be a rich celebrity without doing much work. He is a humble soul.!
" I was only honest with the moment, and with myself ". This summarizes why Andre Kertesz is an amazing artist.
A beautiful documentary, what an amazing soul. Truly inspirational and brilliant...
ive been binge watching these and Andre has by far been my favorite keep coming back to see it.
Such a remarkably likable, humble Gentleman. Such a Remarkable documentary of A True Photographer!! Is it Any wonder why H.C.Bresson said of him ,and I quote " We All owe something to Kertsz " Unquote. Brilliant!! Many thanks and Kind regards Colyn.
Bresson said we all owe something to kertesz praise indeed
These were startling images when I first saw this as a teenager. I'm aware of having seen so much since, and have to agree that his street photography is rather sentimental, even if this is stated here as a criticism and an American one, which is an amusing and surprising thing given the way Hollywood developed. We don't see Kertész's relationship with American figures like we see with his fellow Europeans. It gives him something of an isolated appearance as an émigré. There is a classical formality that made Kertész (perhaps literally) at home with Mondrian. I wonder if this was what was at odds in a country known for its informality? Still, it's hard not to admire his commitment to his way of working despite the limits that this imposed on his professional life. Interestingly, the search for things to commit to is often spoken about by art and photography students. Kertész's life seems an illustration of a romantic ideal. Thanks for putting this video up. A great programme then, and it's just as great now.
Possibly the best ever. Thanks for sharing this jewel with us, photography fans.
What I admire about these photographers, as well as their obvious talent, is that they often had one, maybe two or three chances to get their photos just right. They had no instant review or delete button. Of course they didn't get every photo right, but when they did they left a great legacy.
wonderful Photography
Since my earliest interests in Photography, Andre Kertesz works for me most admired. I admire the sense of humor conveyed in his work, true decisive moments of story telling and the amazing ability to anticipate life happenings. Architecturaly he had mastered line and form. Planning a picture by waiting for the subject to happen and then the pounce. His pictures convey sweetness in life despite the times that were hard and cold. To think that he among only a few, did what they did first. Many of us have just been trying to catch up. Proof that the technically obsessed of today intern have nothing to show compared to the tremendous content of pictures like these. I hope that someone will re-master the BBC Master Photographer series digitally to enhance and preserve the sound and the imagery.
0:13 / 31:45
Andre Kertesz BBC Master Photographers (1983) 2.4.22 1851pm it is strange what people get from an image - humour, a tale (however tall) or a myriad sentiments.... images have a tendency to emote all o'er the shop... i was looking for kerstens and discussions on his oeuvre but this will do. i dont know if it's catching but due to various aspects of society and this or that being taboo - people are afraid to look. maybe they think by looking it condones the subject matter under scrutiny?
Very simplistic man in his outlook on life and his philosophy is quite unique and different his perspective on human nature is truly insightful and touching.
Everything Kertesz says is very understandable to my ears. I have no problem hearing him, and quite clearly. His taste for the extraordinary and his commitment and discipline are huge, as he quite often went back to the same place for months to get what he termed, 'the right light' and always expected to find the unexpected. Part of his genius lay in his ability to get consistently solid exposures in very contrasty light situations as well as his keen sense of timing and heartfelt approach. This is the mark of an original, an artist who is expressing himself honestly. If you have it in you to become a great photographer you must also realize how much work and sacrifice it can be. It's not about becoming a big star, or rich and famous or anything. It's about feeling that if only two or three people ever see your work at the end of your life you don't even care, because you felt compelled to do it, to express yourself, honestly, for the sake of what you saw and felt. The rest is superficiality.
great and honest comment!! thanks I was very touched by his work and the way he emphasised the importance of been connected, the feeling behind your work
Absolutely Amazing
You da Man Rob for uploading this treasure film. Cheers & New Years 2014 2U
A truly brilliant photographer and the photographers of today have a lot to live up to! Andre Kertesz way a master of photography!!! Long may his spirit reign!!!
0:13 / 31:45
Andre Kertesz BBC Master Photographers (1983) 1855pm 2.4.22 i am the dream. a fine epitaph, i feel...
Have just discovered this series...wonderful. Thank you so much for posting.
This documentary is excellent. Thanks for sharing it.
he is almost 90 here...!
I’m not sure if I’m Jewish, but I sure as heck know I’m Hungarian! Proud of this man!
I love that he waited 30+ years for the perfect pigeon picture. Lovely human.
seems like a nice, cool, and talented man
The alphabet analogy is brilliant.
Beautiful 😍
Awesome video, you make my day.
Continue creating video, need more like you.
wow thx so much for upload....
Thx for uploading this stuff dude. Kind Regards from Berlin.
I find Andre Kertesz a fascinating photographer. More than 55+ years I've been involved in photography (still have the darkroom) & love his style. What would he think of the digital age?
Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful.
Love this show
Interesting document about an inspiring photographer.
A street-poet!
It's all about perception, timing and execution. He had an eye for it.
Amazing Deep!! Thanks!🙌👌
Incredible
His polaroids are also great
"Perfectly alright "speaks volumes
........................................... a master photographer.
Can you imagine Manet or Renoir being asked to explain each of their paintings in a gallery?
+waytoosquirrelly The difference is that Renoir & Manet was PAINTING impressions (impressionism), and André and other photographers in genral they are PHOTOGRAPHING reality and thus, reality has a context! While painting is abstract. This is why we can't do a documentary with painting, while with photography we can.
+Kag Tim I disagree. Manet and Renoir were 'painting' reality, their reality as they saw it. I don't see the 'artistic' difference between a photograph and a painting.
If it's what you think, good for you. I don't think so.
Just because the context is not shared in your personal reality, doesn't mean the context can't be explained. Of course painters can talk about their paintings!!
I agree with you Charis. I haven't watched this Kertesz video for quite a while. I may have been objecting to Kertesz's being asked to explain his photos. I don't think an artist should have to explain or justify his work, but if he wants to talk about it, fine.
On top of that, his profile is amazing.
I think I understand...
Hola. Alguien tiene este documental con subtítulos en español ? Lo agradecería mucho
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enable subtitles.
This video is a treasure. Anyone can tell me what he says at 24:10 please. Thanks!
Q: "Do you think a photograph reveals the real face of things?"
Kertesz: "If you [are] projecting the way you feel, [you] give the reality. Otherwise, [you] give only [a] [\une] document. This [meaning the latter] is what Life Magazine want[s]."
He is saying that Life (and similar U.S. publications) wanted emotionless pictures and implying that [for him] reality is inseparable from the emotion it elicits, which he tried to capture. This maps onto the commentator saying that after coming to New York from Paris he was told his work was too sentimental or emotional. He further says that in the U.S. there was way too much emphasis on photos that were technically perfect but meant nothing [at least to him].
It would be useful to have subtitles to clarify his Hungarian accent.
+waytoosquirrelly I agree, he was describing how he created these images and much of it was unclear.
waytoosquirrelly As a Londoner, I have acquired an ear for accents from all over the world, particularly from Eastern Europe, so his accent seems like English to me.
I had no issues with understanding him.
Hello, just wondering are, you a
Grandfather?
Hello, I've been doing, photography since 1976, when I was, a kid put a
Camera, in my hand, and I'm dangerous.
So funny how he likes using the term "clochard" 😂😂😂
Clochard was a common word in France until the seventies eighties, then replaced in common language by the Acronym SDF
😂
Good until he mocked a "deaf mute " at 10.24. End of watching.
He didn’t mock. He described him as “a very darling friend of me”.
His English is so broken though it’s almost unbearable to listen to him.. and then like all other successful artists he’s lying to everyone talking about himself when he knew very well the way he would see things comes from God alone and not from him, to be there at a certain time, doing such a thing instead of another, having the energy and the desire to take and make pictures. The man himself is irrelevant, he lived at a certain time, with a certain surrounding, with a certain way of seeing things and that’s how these pictures captivate us, but at the end of the day it’s just a gift from God, he will just loose you into nonsense chatter because he doesn’t want to tell you the truth that he knew damn well in his mind, that everything came from God alone that’s the only explanation for it, what he says all throughout this interview is utter bs.
who hurt you