An Appreciation: Miroslav Tichy – A hero!!

I first came upon Miroslav Tichy [November 20, 1926 – April 12, 2011] back about 2007 and now he has taken off. I didn't know that he had died but I can remember that Paris Vogue tried to get him for a shoot! There are lots of pictures on google ... click here.

I have all 3 books on him if needed. The subject matter was nearly always the same which of course really impressed the French. He probably would have got about 5-10 years in our free country but in his eastern block Stalinist state he was regarded as oddity and all they ever did was put him away from sight during Mayday celebrations in later years.

I cant remember but he may have suffered badly in the late 40's. I do like his work, and I also like his use of matting and biro! He had a darkroom (also primitive) and I believe he survived on donations of old gear chemicals and film.

a lasting impression

Click here to visit Tichy's official site

http://www.artknowledgenews.com/2009-12-08-01-35-22-international-center-of-photography-icp-to-exhibit-of-the-work-by-reclusive-artist-miroslav-tichy.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/judithhoffman/galleries/72157624072958746/

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