Robert Frank: Encontros de Fotografia de Coimbra (1988)
Exhibition catalogue
Publisher: Centro de Estudos de Fotografia da Associação Académica de Coimbra, Portugal
Artist: Robert Frank (1924-2019)
Title: Robert Frank
Publication date: 1988
Contributions: Photography- Robert Frank / Text- Jacques Kerouac, Robert Frank, Joachim Schmidt / Graphic design - Victor Palla
Dimensions: 21 x 21 cm (8.27 x 8.27 in.)
Pages: Unpaginated (36)
Edition: Single Edition
Language: PortugueseAbout
Published on the occasion of the exhibition ‘Homage to Robert Frank’ on 5 November 1988, at the 9th Coimbra Photography Encounters. The exhibition was then on show at the Almada Negreiros Gallery in Lisbon. The exhibition catalogue is made of 36 pages and includes an interview to Robert Frank as well as several black and white and colour photographs.
Robert Frank (1924-2019)
Robert Frank (1924–2019) was a Swiss-American photographer and filmmaker best known for his groundbreaking photobook The Americans (1958). With a raw and unfiltered approach, Frank captured the complexities of post-war American life, highlighting themes of isolation, racial tension, and the dissonance between the American Dream and reality. His use of unconventional framing, blur, and high contrast set him apart from traditional documentary photographers, influencing generations of visual artists. Frank’s candid and often melancholic imagery provided an outsider’s perspective on the cultural and social landscape of 1950s America, making The Americans one of the most influential photographic works of the 20th century.
Beyond photography, Frank also made a significant impact in avant-garde cinema, directing experimental films like Pull My Daisy (1959) and Cocksucker Blues (1972), a controversial documentary about The Rolling Stones. His filmmaking carried the same gritty, improvisational style that defined his photography, often blurring the lines between fiction and reality. Frank’s later years saw him retreat from the spotlight, focusing on deeply personal projects that reflected themes of loss and memory. Despite his reclusive nature, his influence remained strong, shaping the visual language of contemporary documentary and street photography.
Condition: Good overall condition (Integrity and authenticity). Signs of use and wear.
Provenance: Acquired private collection (Portugal). Ownership: Monginho Collection.
Exhibition catalogue
Publisher: Centro de Estudos de Fotografia da Associação Académica de Coimbra, Portugal
Artist: Robert Frank (1924-2019)
Title: Robert Frank
Publication date: 1988
Contributions: Photography- Robert Frank / Text- Jacques Kerouac, Robert Frank, Joachim Schmidt / Graphic design - Victor Palla
Dimensions: 21 x 21 cm (8.27 x 8.27 in.)
Pages: Unpaginated (36)
Edition: Single Edition
Language: PortugueseAbout
Published on the occasion of the exhibition ‘Homage to Robert Frank’ on 5 November 1988, at the 9th Coimbra Photography Encounters. The exhibition was then on show at the Almada Negreiros Gallery in Lisbon. The exhibition catalogue is made of 36 pages and includes an interview to Robert Frank as well as several black and white and colour photographs.
Robert Frank (1924-2019)
Robert Frank (1924–2019) was a Swiss-American photographer and filmmaker best known for his groundbreaking photobook The Americans (1958). With a raw and unfiltered approach, Frank captured the complexities of post-war American life, highlighting themes of isolation, racial tension, and the dissonance between the American Dream and reality. His use of unconventional framing, blur, and high contrast set him apart from traditional documentary photographers, influencing generations of visual artists. Frank’s candid and often melancholic imagery provided an outsider’s perspective on the cultural and social landscape of 1950s America, making The Americans one of the most influential photographic works of the 20th century.
Beyond photography, Frank also made a significant impact in avant-garde cinema, directing experimental films like Pull My Daisy (1959) and Cocksucker Blues (1972), a controversial documentary about The Rolling Stones. His filmmaking carried the same gritty, improvisational style that defined his photography, often blurring the lines between fiction and reality. Frank’s later years saw him retreat from the spotlight, focusing on deeply personal projects that reflected themes of loss and memory. Despite his reclusive nature, his influence remained strong, shaping the visual language of contemporary documentary and street photography.
Condition: Good overall condition (Integrity and authenticity). Signs of use and wear.
Provenance: Acquired private collection (Portugal). Ownership: Monginho Collection.
Exhibition catalogue
Publisher: Centro de Estudos de Fotografia da Associação Académica de Coimbra, Portugal
Artist: Robert Frank (1924-2019)
Title: Robert Frank
Publication date: 1988
Contributions: Photography- Robert Frank / Text- Jacques Kerouac, Robert Frank, Joachim Schmidt / Graphic design - Victor Palla
Dimensions: 21 x 21 cm (8.27 x 8.27 in.)
Pages: Unpaginated (36)
Edition: Single Edition
Language: PortugueseAbout
Published on the occasion of the exhibition ‘Homage to Robert Frank’ on 5 November 1988, at the 9th Coimbra Photography Encounters. The exhibition was then on show at the Almada Negreiros Gallery in Lisbon. The exhibition catalogue is made of 36 pages and includes an interview to Robert Frank as well as several black and white and colour photographs.
Robert Frank (1924-2019)
Robert Frank (1924–2019) was a Swiss-American photographer and filmmaker best known for his groundbreaking photobook The Americans (1958). With a raw and unfiltered approach, Frank captured the complexities of post-war American life, highlighting themes of isolation, racial tension, and the dissonance between the American Dream and reality. His use of unconventional framing, blur, and high contrast set him apart from traditional documentary photographers, influencing generations of visual artists. Frank’s candid and often melancholic imagery provided an outsider’s perspective on the cultural and social landscape of 1950s America, making The Americans one of the most influential photographic works of the 20th century.
Beyond photography, Frank also made a significant impact in avant-garde cinema, directing experimental films like Pull My Daisy (1959) and Cocksucker Blues (1972), a controversial documentary about The Rolling Stones. His filmmaking carried the same gritty, improvisational style that defined his photography, often blurring the lines between fiction and reality. Frank’s later years saw him retreat from the spotlight, focusing on deeply personal projects that reflected themes of loss and memory. Despite his reclusive nature, his influence remained strong, shaping the visual language of contemporary documentary and street photography.
Condition: Good overall condition (Integrity and authenticity). Signs of use and wear.
Provenance: Acquired private collection (Portugal). Ownership: Monginho Collection.