Published in conjunction with the exhibition ANNEMARIE SCHWARZENBACH:
Selected Photographs and Writings, 1933-1940
(February 7–June 2, 2005), Organized by Godwin-Ternbach Museum, Queens College and Curated by Barbara Lorey de Lacharièrre.
Celebrated abroad and the subject of numerous films and books, Annemarie Schwarzenbach (1908-1942) led a short but intense life marked by conflict, drug addiction, unhappy affairs—and prodigious talent as a photographer and author. Called the “ravaged angel” by Thomas Mann, writers like Carson McCullers dedicated novels to her, while others described her as a “noble being of captivating charm.” Only recently has she become known beyond the German-speaking world. This exhibition documents her work in Europe, the United States, and the Middle East during the 1930s and on the verge of World War II. It provides a glimpse into the heart and mind of this singular and multi-talented individual whose life was both unusual and tragic.
