America’s Love Affair: Cars And Cameras On Display

Explore “America’s Love Affair: Cars and Cameras on Display”—a groundbreaking exhibition showcasing the intertwined histories of automobiles and photography in American culture. Discover vintage car photographs, iconic images, and the evolution of design and technology, featuring highlights from György Pálfi’s renowned collection. Open April 23–June 22, this exhibit captures the spirit of American innovation and creativity through the lens and on the open road.
when: 2025. április 23., szerda - 2025. június 22., vasárnap
where: Mai Manó Ház (Magyar Fotográfusok Háza)
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From the late 19th century, America and the personal automobile have been inseparable. Born during an era of rapid innovation, the car revolutionized transportation, offering newfound freedom and speed. At the same time, photography emerged as a vibrant medium, capturing the dynamism of progress and transformation.

Parallel Histories: On the Road and Through the Lens

Drawing from György Pálfi’s (Pálfi György) dazzling and sophisticated collection, this striking selection of photographs reveals how cars and cameras have evolved side by side from the mid-20th century to today. The exhibition uncovers the rich cultural, artistic, social, engineering, and design influences that have shaped American life for decades.

Exhibition Details

The exhibition is open from April 23 to June 22, featuring standout works such as Inge Morath’s iconic image of a llama in Times Square, New York (1957). This unique display invites visitors to see how American identity has been propelled forward by four wheels and a lens.

2025, adrienne

America’s Love Affair: Cars And Cameras On Display



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