Ernst Haas exhibition opens Saturday in Santa Monica

Route 66, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1969

The Duncan Miller Gallery presents the first major Los Angeles showing of the works of Ernst Haas in “Classics,” a selection of his well-known prints along with more experimental color work he never exhibited.

Haas (1921-1986) was one of the 20th century’s most prolific and published photographers. Born in Vienna, Haas began as a painter before switching to photography. In 1953, he moved to New York and Life magazine published his 24-page color-photo essay on New York City. The Museum of Modern Art in New York gave Haas a one-man show in 1962; it was the museum’s first color-photography show, according to the Duncan Miller Gallery.

The opening reception is on Saturday, June 23, from 6-9 p.m. The show runs through Aug. 31.

The Duncan Miller Gallery is at 2525 Michigan Ave, Unit A7, Santa Monica, CA 90404, 310-453-1111. Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 11-6.

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