Robert Capa invented a style: the war photographer, eye pressed to the lens, always mindful of the scoop. A committed witness, his gaze has left a lasting mark on the history of photojournalism and shaped the new figure of the war photographer. The Musée de la Libération de Paris – musée du général Leclerc – musée Jean Moulin offers a contextualized reinterpretation of his work. More than sixty original press prints are presented alongside magazines, books, documents and personal objects. Together, these one hundred and sixty pieces trace the path of a young Hungarian immigrant who became an icon of modern photography.
The "Capa style", this direct and immersive way of photographing war, has profoundly influenced the profession, which is still exposed to the dangers of the field. In 2024, according to Reporters Without Borders, fifty-four journalists still lost their lives in the course of their work, most of them in conflict zones. By presenting Robert Capa's work, the exhibition offers a historical perspective on a reality that remains current: the risk one must take to report on war.
With the exceptional collaboration of Magnum Photos.
This project benefits from the "Bicentenaire de la Photographie" label awarded by the Ministry of Culture. It is part of the official programme of the Bicentenary, which will take place from 1 September 2026 to 30 September 2027.