Istanbul gallery displays Arno Fischer's work


Held by Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa) and Goethe Institute in Istanbul, German photographer Arno Fischer's photo exhibition will open its doors on Dec. 8 at Milli Reasürans Art Gallery. The exhibition will also put a reference book published by ifa and composed of a wide range of Fischer's works on display and sale for art lovers. On the opening day of the exhibition, Fischer's pupil, Andreas Rost, will organize a special exhibition tour for those who want to get to know Fischer and his works better.While the exhibition mostly consists of Fischer's black and white photos, the visitors can see a selection of Polaroid photos taken by Fischer himself. Curated by Mathias Flügge, the exhibition will remain open until Jan. 7 next year. Born in 1927 in Berlin, photographer Arno Fischer preferred to portray the daily lives of ordinary people in the most striking way. Fischer was trained as a sculptor during the World War II; however, decided to continue his artistic journey as a photographer. Standing out with his works for the fashion magazine "Sibylle," Arno Fischer passed away in 2011.When: From Dec. 8 to Jan. 7Where: Milli Reasürans Art Gallery, Istanbul