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The Secret Paris of the 1930s: Vintage Photographs by Brassaï
Phone: 813-221-2222
Price: $10 regular admission, for non-members
fmopa.org
In 1924, Hungarian artist Gyula Halász immigrated to Paris at age 25 and quickly latched onto the subject matter that would make him famous: the City of Light’s seedy nightlife. Taking on the moniker Brassaï (it translates to "of Brasso," the name of his Austro-Hungarian home town), the young photographer trolled the streets of Paris’ bohemian Montparnasse neighborhood, documenting la vie nocturne in cafes, nightclubs, dance halls and houses of ill repute. Thirty-four of his photographs provide a titillating visual chronicle of the era in The Secret Paris of the 1930s: Vintage Photographs by Brassaï at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts. Through its newly launched book club, the museum also offers an opportunity to get acquainted with Brassaï the writer — Henry Miller: The Paris Years, Brassaï’s biography of the American novelist and close friend, is the club’s first selection, slated for discussion on June 9. Exhibit runs May 31-Aug. 19 with an opening reception on Thurs., May 31, 6-8 p.m. The book club meets on Sat., June 9, 11:30 a.m. at Kahwa Coffee in the Cube at Rivergate Tower. Suggested donation for each event: $10 adults; $8 students; free for FMoPA members. 400 N. Ashley Drive, Cube 200, Tampa, 813-221-2222, fmopa.org. —Megan Voeller
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Florida Museum of Photographic Arts
- Downtown Tampa 400 Ashley Drive
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813-221-2222
- fmopa.org
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