200 Years of Photography and a Gallery for Fine Art Photography
The history of photography began in 1826 when Joseph Nicéphore Niépce used his camera to expose what is now the world's oldest photograph for a full eight hours; since then, only a few photographers have achieved global renown with their iconic images
The 200th anniversary of photography sheds new light on the photographers of the last century - and a Munich gallery has been presenting unique photographic art to international collectors for 24 years (ENGLISH, ITALIANO, DEUTSCH)
Dating back to 1824, Joseph Nicéphore Niépce’s image shows the view from a window over the rooftops of Saint-Loup-de-Varennes; it exemplifies the expansive vision of the photographic medium—a vision that has inspired countless photographers worldwide to capture a "window" onto their own times. Over the last century, a select few photographs have achieved iconic status because the person behind the camera possessed a unique instinct for light, subject matter, and singularity—as well as the perfect timing to press the shutter release at just the right moment. The 200th anniversary of photography casts a new spotlight on these photographers, whose work is now exhibited in museums and institutions worldwide—including the Munich Photography Museum (part of the Munich City Museum). Collectors across the globe actively seek out these rare examples of photographic art—specifically signed, limited-edition gelatin silver prints—by these iconic photographers.
 |
| Eckhart Schmidt (1938–2024) interviewed Terry O’Neill (1938–2019) at his exhibition in 2013—pictured here with Stephen Hoffman (left), Galerie Stephen Hoffman, Munich; photo: Helga Waess. |
Our photo was taken at the Galerie Stephen Hoffman at Prannerstrasse 5 in Munich’s Old Town...
...where the exhibition "TERRY O’NEILL – 50 Years of Iconic Photography"—featuring limited-edition, signed original prints—was on display from October 18 to December 23, 2013 (below, we list Terry O’Neill’s exhibitions in Munich, where we personally met the person behind the camera—as well as other iconic photographers).
Currently, the gallery is showing photographs from the exhibition "Marilyn Monroe – 100th Birthday: Original Photographs by Famous Photographers."
Icons of photographic art and encounters with their photographers at Munich exhibitions
For over 24 years, the Galerie Stephen Hoffman in Munich’s Old Town has not only exhibited and offered iconic collector-quality photographs but has also honored the photographers themselves through rotating displays as well as group and solo exhibitions.
A must-visit for photography enthusiasts in Munich: the list of photographers on the website demonstrates the unique nature of this fine art photography gallery’s portfolio (the link leads to the Galerie Stephen Hoffman homepage).
At exhibition openings in Munich, visitors have the opportunity to meet the people behind the camera in person at Stephen Hoffman’s gallery. Photography enthusiasts and collectors fondly recall the exhibitions and encounters with internationally renowned photographers who personally attended their openings, sharing fascinating stories about the creation of various images, subjects, and techniques.
Exhibitions by Terry O’Neill at the Stephen Hoffman – Fine Art Photography – gallery in Munich
April 29, 2016 – June 4, 2016: “Breaking Stones” (photographs by Terry O’Neill) – featuring limited-edition, signed original photographs
January 20 – March 5, 2016: “David Bowie. Special Show” (photographs by Terry O’Neill) – featuring limited-edition, signed original photographs
March 13 – April 30, 2015: Terry O’Neill – “Rock’n’Roll Album” – featuring limited-edition, signed original photographs
October 18 – December 23, 2013: Terry O’Neill – “50 Years of Iconic Photography” – featuring limited-edition, signed original photographs
