Gallery FIFTY ONE is honoured to announce its upcoming exhibition, “Saul Leiter – Carte Postale,” featuring a rare collection of intimate, postcard-sized photographs by the acclaimed American artist, Saul Leiter. This exhibition also includes a selection of very rare colour photographs that enrich the dialogue with this exceptional archive.

Starting on November 23rd, Leiter’s unique perspective on life will be showcased. Through his painterly approach to photography, Leiter achieves to capture the beauty in the seemingly mundane day-to-day life.

This exhibited works recently uncovered by the Saul Leiter Foundation offer an unprecedented view into his early artistic vision. Originally printed on postcard-sized paper by Saul Leiter, these small yet profound images reveal Leiter’s nuanced portrayal of daily life, from the bustling streets of New York City to the intimate interiors where he sought refuge. Through this collection, visitors are invited to witness Leiter’s skill in transforming ordinary moments into poetic expressions, finding grace in everyday life.

Saul Leiter began his career as a painter, a sensibility he carried into his photography throughout his life. His images are not merely snapshots; each photograph is carefully composed, capturing delicate interplay between light and shadow, which reveals the quiet beauty of urban life. Leiter’s ability to uncover the poetic essence of ordinary moments makes his work deeply relatable, resonating on a universal, human level.
In conjunction with the exhibition, Gallery FIFTY ONE is proud to publish the eponymous book by Saul Leiter, which will be the fourth publication of the artist, paying tribute to his lasting legacy. This new publication will include the images from the recently uncovered collection, alongside a unique addition: two detachable postcards ready to be shared or displayed as cherished keepsakes.