Dora Maar

About this book

For the first time a comprehensive exploration of Dora Maars enigmatic photography reveals her as an extraordinary and influential artist in her own right. Dora Maar (born Henriette Thodora Markovitch 19071997) was active at the height of Surrealism in France. She was recognized as a key member of the movement and maintained professional relationships with many of its prominent figures such as Andr Breton Brassa Henri Cartier-Bresson and Man Ray. However her standing as the one-time muse and mistress of Pablo Picassohis famous Weeping Woman has long eclipsed her creative output and minimized her influence. Richly illustrated with 240 key works showcasing Maars inimitable acumen as a photographer this book examines the full arc of her career for the very first time. Subjects include her innovative commercial and fashion photography approach to the nude and eroticism engagement with political groups interest in socially concerned photography affiliation with the Surrealist movement and hitherto unknown work from her reclusive late career providing a dynamic and multifaceted examination of an important artist. This volume is published to accompany an exhibition on view at the Centre Pompidou Paris France June 5 to July 29 2019; the Tate Modern London United Kingdom November 19 2019 to March 15 2020; and the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center April 21 to July 26 2020.