Elie Wiesel
“In his book-lined study, I found an erudite storyteller.”
News & Stories
Stories from the Life and Work of Yousuf Karsh
Join us for a talk at the National Arts Club.
Sandra Day O’Connor
In 1789, the Judiciary Act establishing the Supreme Court of the United States was passed by Congress.
Muhammad Ali
Ali defeated Leon Spinks at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans.
The National Arts Club
For 125 years, New York’s National Arts Club has been providing “art for all.”
Sir Alexander Fleming
Fleming discovered penicillin in September, 1928.
Gina Lollobrigida
“Inspired by a 1958 portrait of Italian icon Gina Lollobrigida shot by Karsh, this gown was a nod to cinematic history.”
Yousuf and Estrellita Karsh
On August 28, 1962, Yousuf and Estrellita Karsh were married.
Lyndon B. Johnson
Johnson was born on August 27, 1908.
Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein was an American conductor, composer, pianist, music educator, author, and humanitarian.
Rosalynn Carter
Carter was an American writer, activist and humanitarian.
Anne, Princess Royal
The Princess Royal turns 75 this week.
Ralph Bunche
Bunche was an American political scientist and diplomat.
Andy Warhol
Warhol was born on this day in 1928.
Nelson Mandela
Mandela was photographed by Karsh in June, 1990, just four months after Mandela’s release from prison.
Apollo 11
Apollo 11 was launched on July 16, 1969.
Chagall: Les années vençoises
“Les années vençoises” refers to the period when Chagall lived and worked in Vence.
Rudolph Nureyev
Nureyev is widely regarded as one of the greatest ballet dancers of all time.
Jacques Cousteau
Cousteau was born on this day, June 11, in 1910.
Robert F. Kennedy
Kennedy had scored major victories when he won both the California and South Dakota presidential primaries.
Sukarno
Sukarno was the leader of the Indonesian struggle for independence.
Charles Joseph Clark
Clark served as the 16th prime minister of Canada.
Calgary Stampede
The Stampede is an annual rodeo, exhibition, and festival.
Jasper Johns
Johns was born on this day, May 15, in 1930.
Warren Buffett
94 year-old Buffett is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.
J. Edgar Hoover
Hoover died on this day, May 2, in 1972.
Zubin Mehta
Mehta is an Indian conductor of Western classical music.
Edward R. Murrow
George Clooney recently made his Broadway debut playing Murrow.
Boston Public Library
We are pleased to announce the donation of 47 photographs to the Boston Public Library.
Melvin Calvin
The American biochemist known for the Calvin cycle.
John Updike
The Pulitzer Prize-winning author published around 60 books.
Vladimir Horowitz
Horowitz was a Russian and American pianist.
Linus Pauling
Pauling was an American chemist, biochemist, chemical engineer, peace activist, author, and educator.
Henry Segerstrom
Segerstrom was an esteemed American philanthropist, entrepreneur, cultural leader, and patron of the arts.
Helen Gurley Brown
Gurley Brown was an American author, publisher, and businesswoman.
Chuck Jones
Jones was an American animator, painter, voice actor and filmmaker.
Leonard Bernstein
Bernstein was photographed by Karsh on this day, February 10, in 1985.
Ronald Reagan
After a career in radio and film, Reagan served as the 40th president of the United States.
Norman Mailer
Mailer was born on this day, January 31, in 1923.
Harold Prince
Prince was an American theatre director and producer.