Rudy Burckhardt
Rudy Burckhardt

Rudy Burckhardt

Apr 05, 1914 (111 years old)

Overview

Birthday
Apr 05, 1914
Death date
Aug 01, 1999

Biography

Rudy Burckhardt (April 6, 1914 – August 1, 1999) is best known for his photography of New York and other cities. His signature image explores the quirks of modern urban life, in particular the exuberant life of the streets from the perspective of the pedestrian. He is also celebrated for canonical portraits of New York artists at work, and for his film and collaborations with leading artists, poets and musicians of the New York School. This exhibition, however, shows the private, meditative, less known side of Burkhardt's creative personality, what guest curator Vincent Katz describes as "that essential base of solace that facilitated the cosmpolitan flâneur."

Known For

Rudy Burckhardt: Man in the Woods
23min
DOLBY
Movie 2003

Rudy Burckhardt: Man in the Woods

A detailed look at a remarkable artist who died in...

Joseph Cornell: Worlds in a Box
44min
DOLBY
Movie 1991

Joseph Cornell: Worlds in a Box

This is a 1991 documentary film about the legendary artist...