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Henry Leutwyler’s new book Document reveals the unseen, the humble, and the intimate within iconic moments: the first moonwalk, political assassinations, the lives of musicians, artists, and athletes. The product of twelve years of discovery and dreaming, Document is a collection of portraits of things: Mahatma Ghandi’s sandal, Alan Shepard’s golf club, Janis Joplin’s acoustic guitar, Jack Ruby’s handgun. Leutwyler shows us these objects close up—straight on and without backdrop—a style that is equal parts still life, portraiture, and crime scene photography. Isolated from their contexts and owners, the objects have our full attention, and although we have never seen them, they feel utterly familiar. These are authentic objects, imperfect and unrestored, and in their scuffs, scratches, dirt and wear they powerfully evoke presence. They are the testaments of bodily histories, the traces of personalities, and the stuff of our collective memory. Document invites us to engage with our “icons” in wholly new ways, and to see our history differently, through the unexpected emotional charge of singular objects.

After four years of collaboration with choreographer Peter Martins and the New York City Ballet, Henry Leutwyler was granted unprecedented backstage access to the Company during the winter of 2012. The resulting book, Ballet , reflects 30 years of his passion for the art form, realized in 30 days of photographing. Leutwyler inhabited the shadows of the stage and became "invisible," recording images of the dancers using nothing more than his 35mm Leica. He was able to explore the performers' personal space, affording a more abstract portrait--a visual slice of their frenzied existence in an art form predicated on perfection. Ballet is an homage to the gritty universe from behind the curtain, and a complement to its ethereal beauty as viewed from the front row. With impresario Lincoln Kirstein, George Balanchine co-created the New York City Ballet in 1948. What followed is arguably one the most revolutionary periods in ballet history as he redefined the art form, introducing abstract works performed with a signature speed, musicality, and precision. Under the leadership of Peter Martins, these are the hallmarks of the Company to this day.

A Portrait of Michael Jackson Henry Leutwyler fotografierte Gegenstände aus dem Besitz von Michael Jackson, echte Schätze und wahren Kram von dessen Neverland Ranch. Diese Bilder beschreiben die innere Zerrissenheit eines Mannes, der leben wollte wie Peter Pan – der Junge, der niemals erwachsen wird. Zunächst scheinen die Fotografien etwas zu dokumentieren, was den Betrachter nichts angeht. Bei näherem Hinsehen werden diese Stilleben zu intimen Porträts in Abwesenheit des Porträtierten und gestatten tiefe Einblicke in eine unvergleichliche Seele. Leutwyler holt Michael Jackson, den aus seinem Paradies vertriebenen Jungen, auf den Boden der Tatsachen zurück – mit einem Blick auf die Werkzeuge seines Ruhms und andere Hinterlassenschaften. Der Fotograf Henry Leutwyler, geboren in der Schweiz, lebt seit 1996 in New York. Seine Bilder von Künstlern, Politikern u. a. erscheinen in der 'New York Times', in 'Vogue', 'Vanity Fair', 'Esquire', 'Fortune' und vielen anderen Magazinen. Bereits in seinem Buch 'Elvis by the Presleys' hat er wie ein Archäologe einen Mann, dem er nie begegnet ist, durch seine persönlichen Gegenstände porträtiert.

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Through meticulous observation, the author reveals the rich history and significance of Frank Sinatra's private pocket phone book from the 1970s. This unique artifact offers a glimpse into Sinatra's personal and professional relationships, featuring over 100 contacts, including notable political figures like Richard Nixon and influential businessmen. The book invites readers to explore the connections that shaped Sinatra's life, highlighting the intertwining of celebrity culture and power dynamics in America during that era.

Focusing on the life and work of Philippe Halsman, this book presents a detailed exploration of the celebrated Life magazine photographer's legacy through the objects he owned. Henry Leutwyler, inspired by Halsman's artistry, unveils the personal stories behind items like cameras, letters from notable figures, and unique collectibles. Collaborating with the Halsman Archive, Leutwyler's imaginative approach captures the essence of Halsman's personality and the era he represented, offering a poignant glimpse into a bygone time.

Henry Leutwyler's photographic exploration captures the essence of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum's treasures, showcasing nearly 30,000 artifacts. Through his lens, he transforms objects into portraits, revealing their histories and emotional weight. The selection highlights the Red Cross's humanitarian mission, featuring iconic items like first-aid kits and uniforms, as well as poignant artifacts such as amputation saws and delicate flowers crafted by a prisoner of war. Leutwyler emphasizes the details and imperfections of these objects, reflecting their significant human stories.

Henry Leutwyler is certainly no stranger to the art of ballet—for many years he photographed on stage and behind the scenes at the New York City Ballet, culminating in his book Ballet, since published by Steidl in two editions. Yet Misty Copeland pushes Leutwyler’s vision into a new direction: neither a strict portrait of the renowned ballerina nor a mere documentation of her exceptional craft, this is an intimate collaboration between photographer and subject that explores the subtleties of Copeland as a performer, person, persona and idol. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, and raised in San Pedro, California, Copeland’s biography has all the arc of a fairy tale: she was living in a shabby hotel room, struggling with five siblings for a place to sleep on the floor, when she began ballet studies at the late age of 13. She soon proved a prodigy: within three months of her first class she was dancing en pointe, in just over a year she was performing professionally. In 2015 she became the first African-American woman appointed principal dancer at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre in the 75 years of its existence. In Copeland’s own words: “The path to your success is not as fixed and inflexible as you think.”