A man jumps over a large puddle to keep his feet dry. His heel practically touching the ground; just a split-second later, the composition reflected on the surface of the water would have been spoiled. The decisive moment is what photography is all about. It is a synthesis of knowledge, sensitivity, technique, form, chance, and pure intuition. The images that are created when these elements coincide are so powerful, unique, and extraordinary that they reveal something about the essence of life.

Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908–2004) is considered the founder of modern photojournalism and one of the most famous photographers of the twentieth century.
With 240 works and numerous magazines and books, the comprehensive retrospective Watch! Watch! Watch! examines the life’s work of Cartier-Bresson from the 1930s to the 1970s.

Opening: June 27, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Speakers

Veronica Kaup-Hasler
City Councillor for Culture and Science of the City of Vienna

Ulrich Pohlmann
Curator of the exhibition and former head of the photography collection at Münchner Stadtmuseum, Munich

Felix Hoffmann
Artistic Director FOTO ARSENAL WIEN, FOTO WIEN

Followed by
DJ-set presented by FM4
Music, dancing and drinks


Credits: 
Henri Cartier-Bresson, Behind Saint-Lazare station, Place de l’Europe, Paris, France, 1932 © Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson / Magnum Photos