From post-World War I Germany to the United States, where he settled in 1935 and became a legendary contributor to Life, Eisenstaedt chronicled the major events and leading figures of his time with extraordinary sensitivity. His 1945 photograph of Times Square, a symbol of the end of World War II, is particularly famous.
Through historical reportages, scenes of daily life, and iconic portraits—from Einstein to Marilyn Monroe—his work offers a rich, dynamic, and still-relevant visual narrative.
A project that celebrates the power of photography and the dialogue between places and institutions, bringing back to life that creative energy which, as the title suggests, continues to be “in the air.”
Alfred Eisenstaedt, Victory Over Japan Day. New York City, USA, 14 August 1945 - Courtesy of the artist and Camera - Centro Italiano Per la Fotographia.