Artists

George Hoyningen-Huene

Press release

From January 21st, to May 18th, 2025 come to Palazzo Reale as premiere in Italy, more than 100 iconic platinum prints documenting George Hoyningen-Huene's impact on photography.A premiere in Italy, more than 100 iconic platinum prints documenting George Hoyningen-Huene's impact in the history of photography.

Influenced by classical art and Surrealism, he was part of Man Ray's inner circle, frequented Surrealist artists such as Salvador Dali, Lee Miller, Pablo Picasso, and Jean Cocteau and worked with Vogue and Harper's Bazaar. His shots captured the vibrant cultural context of the time, from Diaghilev's Ballets Russes, to those of dancers Serge Lifar and Olga Spessivtzeva with costumes designed by De Chirico. 

Curated by Susanna Brown