Photography, Made in Zurich

This volume, published to commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Zurich University of the Arts' photography department, documents the program's art world niche and showcases the work of its famous graduates

Is there such a thing as a unique Zurich photography? Is it possible that a photographic viewpoint distinguishable from the rest of contemporary photography can develop from a particular place? Published to commemorate the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Zurich University of the Arts' Department of Photography, Photography, Made in Zurich documents how the illustrious program forged a niche in the international art world and cultivated Switzerland's foremost photographers, including internationally renowned artists such as Werner Bischof, René Burri, and Ernst Scheidegger.

This lavishly illustrated volume reproduces the work of over forty students from the past two decades, including such younger stars as Olaf Breuning, Katrin Freisager, Marianne Müller, and Shirana Shahbazi. Their photographs are accompanied by essays that probe the unconventional atmosphere and avant-garde teaching philosophies that helped establish the Zurich School's creative reputation. Photography, Made in Zurich will delight all followers of twentieth-century photography and the electrifying world of contemporary art.

«Der Bildband bietet, vom Herausgeber selber liebevoll, doch kritisch kommentiert, Einsichten, die bemerkenswert sind.» Daniele Muscionico, Neue Zürcher Zeitung

«Photography, Made in Zürich will delight all followers of twentieth-century photography and the electrifying world of contemporary art.» Marc Wnuk, www.zeixs.com

«Der ausgezeichnet gedruckte und gestaltete Katalog ist eine Art Rechenschaftsbericht über die Fotoausbildung der letzten knapp 20 Jahre an der HGKZ. Wer freilich hinter dem Begriff Rechenschaft bürokratische Zahlenwerke oder selbstgefällige Vorstandsberichte vermutet, liegt vollkommen falsch: Der Bericht erscheint im Gewand eines Kunstkatalogs, der zur Gänze den fotografischen Arbeiten der Studierenden gewidmet ist.» Anton Holzer, Tages-Anzeiger

«Der Bildband strotzt vor Energie und Innovation.» Nelly Dinter, Portal Kunstgeschichte