Sigurd Grunberger

Sigurd Grunberger (1917-2006) was a renowned photographer and photojournalist who documented the lives of people in post-war Europe. Born in Vienna, Austria, he began his career as a photojournalist in the late 1930s, working for newspapers and magazines in Austria and Germany.

In 1945, Grunberger moved to Paris where he worked as a freelance photographer for various publications. He captured images of everyday life in Paris during the post-war period, including street scenes, portraits of people from all walks of life, and images of the city's monuments and architecture. His work was featured in numerous publications including Life Magazine, Paris Match, and Stern.

In the 1950s, Grunberger traveled extensively throughout Europe to document the lives of people living in post-war countries such as Italy, Spain, Greece, Yugoslavia and Hungary. He also photographed celebrities such as Brigitte Bardot and Marlene Dietrich. His photographs were published in books such as "The Face of Europe" (1956) and "The People of Europe" (1959).

Grunberger's work has been exhibited at galleries around the world including The Museum of Modern Art in New York City and The National Gallery of Canada. He was awarded numerous awards for his photography including the Prix Nadar (1962) and The Royal Photographic Society's Centenary Medal (2003).

Grunberger passed away at age 89 on April 15th 2006 at his home in Paris. His legacy lives on through his photographs which continue to be exhibited around the world today.