Exclusive Exhibition: Rare Robert Capa Photos on Display for Limited Time
The Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center in Budapest is set to pay tribute to the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings with special guided tours and a display of never-before-seen photographs on June 5 and 6.
Robert Capa, a Hungarian-born American photojournalist, captured the historic Normandy landings on June 6, 1944. Arriving on Omaha Beach with the first wave, his iconic photographs, although only a few survived, remain among the most powerful visual records of the event. Last year saw the opening of the world’s first permanent exhibition showcasing Robert Capa’s life’s work in Budapest at the Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center.
The upcoming exhibition at the center will feature a continuous screening of all the photographs from the Capa Center’s collection taken in Normandy in the exhibition hall. Additionally, several photographs that have not been publicly displayed before will be showcased in the lobby. On June 5, art historian András Iván Bojár will lead a guided tour, followed by curator Gabriella Csizek on June 6.
Robert Capa, born Endre Friedmann in Budapest on October 22, 1913, tragically passed away after a landmine explosion in the Indochina War on May 25, 1954. Despite his short life, Capa made a significant impact in the field of war photography, capturing images that recreated the genre and expressing the importance of being close to the action. His work continues to influence photojournalism and war photography to this day, inspiring generations of photographers.
The legacy of Robert Capa and his powerful images will be celebrated and honored at the Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center in Budapest, reminding visitors of the historic events that unfolded on the beaches of Normandy 80 years ago.
