Miroslav Tichý

Czech Photographer of unique style

Miroslav Tichý - Czech Photographer of unique style
Born

November 20th, 1926
98 years ago

Died

2011
14 years ago — 85 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Czech Republic

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A Czech photographer developed a unique style characterized by homemade cameras and a fascination with capturing women in everyday life. Tichý's work remained largely unknown during his lifetime, with few exhibitions. A significant part of his photography process involved creating the cameras from found materials, resulting in a distinctive aesthetic. After years of obscurity, his work gained recognition in the 2000s, leading to exhibitions around the world. The importance of Tichý's work lies in its raw, candid nature, providing insight into the psyche of the artist and his subjects.

Created unique homemade cameras

Captured candid photographs of women

Exhibited works internationally in the 2000s

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