Martine Franck’s ambitious photographic oeuvre (1938-2012) and her genuine fascination with humanity – from the joys of childhood to portraits of workers, feminist struggles, Buddhist spirituality and the elderly – lie at the heart of this exhibition titled ‘Martine Franck. Regarder les autres (Looking at Others)’ , which takes place in the ‘Cantine’ halls of the Fort Bard.

The exhibition is the culmination of an unprecedented project undertaken and curated by the Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation at the request of the Forte di Bard Association. Featuring over 180 pieces, it is divided into 7 sections weaving together shots of the stages of life, political demonstrations, feminist struggles and landscapes close to her heart. A tribute to one of the world’s greatest female photographers.

Curated by Clément Chéroux, Director of the Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation, the exhibition aims to spotlight Martine Franck’s significant contribution as a female photographer and to celebrate her most renowned photographic images depicting childhood, old age and the world of theatre, some of which have attained iconic status. The artist documented the great fresco of earthly adventure, in the tradition of French humanist photography, leaving a profound and personal imprint on the history of 20th century photography.