August 19th marks World Photography Day, a date that commemorates the presentation of the daguerreotype by the Paris Academy in 1839. This pioneering technique, offered free of charge by the French state, was perfected by Louis Daguerre based on the work of Joseph-Nicéphore Niépce, creator of the first surviving photograph. In Catalonia, the first photograph was taken at the Pla del Palau in Barcelona. Since then, photography has undergone profound evolution.
The KBr Photography Centre offers free admission today to visit the retrospective of Minor White, a key figure in American photography known for his spiritual approach to the image, and a showcase of Tusquets de Cabirol, a local amateur photographer who evolved from pictorialism to a more personal and experimental style. The day also includes a jazz concert.
Until August 30th, the Palau Robert hosts the free exhibition "Anna Turbau. En veu pròpia". This exhibition revisits renowned and previously unseen works by the photojournalist, a pioneer of the genre in Catalonia, highlighting her social commitment and her efforts to give visibility to women and marginalized communities.
At the Palau Martorell, until September 6th, "Icons" is on display, a retrospective of the prestigious American photographer Steve McCurry. The paid exhibition features 140 images spanning 40 years of the photographer's career, known for his iconic portraits, particularly those reflecting vulnerability in contexts of war and injustice, such as the famous portrait of the Afghan girl.
