Karin Székessy (1938-2025) - Séance Blanche

Signed and numbered vintage print (3/20), 55 x 49 cm, from 1970
This rare example comes from a very small, exclusive edition of just 20 prints and stands out for its exceptional size.

Without exaggeration, Székessy can be counted among the “grandes dames” of contemporary German photography. Beauty and sensuality are central themes in her work. They find expression above all in her distinctive portraits of women and nudes. Székessy’s particular artistry lies in ensuring that the women in her photographs never appear naked, even when unclothed; they are always surrounded by an aura of the untouchable. Her oeuvre also includes photographs with an almost theatrical, reportage-like character—especially in her earlier work—as well as impressive portraits of artists.

Most recently, a major retrospective was held at Kunsthalle Lüneburg from May to July 2025.
Karin Székessy passed away in late May 2025 at the age of 87.