Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918-1945 February 9, 2008

The first exhibition devoted to photography throughout central Europe during the key period between the World Wars, this dynamic and visually exciting presentation establishes the vital role that photography played in shaping modern art and modern consciousness. Divided into eight thematic sections, 'Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918-1945' charts the phenomenal surge in photography across the region, from its widespread instruction in art schools to its ubiquitous presence in the burgeoning mass media.