Humanity Through the Lens: Edward Steichen and The Family of Man

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Join us for a compelling virtual journey into The Family of Man, the groundbreaking photography exhibition curated by Edward Steichen. This program delves into Steichen’s vision of universal human experience, showcasing how photography can transcend borders, cultures, and time to reveal our shared humanity. Through powerful imagery and thoughtful discussion, we’ll reflect on the enduring relevance of this iconic collection in today’s world.

About the Speaker:

Paul Lesch, PhD, was Director of the Centre national de l’audiovisuel from 2016 to 2023. Since September 2023, he has served as Commissaire aux collections Edward Steichen at the Ministry of Culture. He is the author of several books, including Heim ins Ufa-Reich? NS-Filmpolitik und die Rezeption deutscher Filme in Luxemburg 1933-1944 (WVT, Trier, 2002), Au nom de l’ordre public & des bonnes mœurs. Contrôle des cinémas et censure de films au Luxembourg 1895-2005 (CNA, Luxembourg, 2005), Albert Simon, caricaturiste de l’Escher Tageblatt (Ed. du Phare), D’Stater Kinoen(Binsfeld, 2013) and Alfred Hitchcock, The Brand (Cinémathèque de la Ville de Luxembourg, 2022).

He is also the director of a documentary film on Perle Mesta, entitled Call Her Madam (Samsa, 1997), and curator or co-curator of exhibitions on Hugo Gernsback, Thierry van Werveke, film sets, and Alfred Hitchcock.

He is a member of the Governing Board of the University of Luxembourg, a full member of the Institut Grand-Ducal, Section Arts et Lettres, and a corresponding member of its historical section. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Fondation Indépendance. Since 2001, he has held the honorary position of Chamberlain to H.R.H. Grand Duke Henri.