Introduce briefly

• Brassaï was born on September 9, 1899, in Brassó, Kingdom of Hungary (now Brașov, Romania) [1].

• He studied painting and sculpture at the Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts in Budapest and served in the Austro-Hungarian army during World War I [1].

• After the war, he moved to Berlin and worked as a journalist before relocating to Paris in 1924 [1].

• In Paris, he immersed himself in the city's artistic community and became friends with notable writers and artists, including Henry Miller, Léon-Paul Fargue, and Jacques Prévert [1].

• Brassaï began using photography to capture the beauty of Paris streets and gardens, especially at night, and published his first collection of photographs titled "Paris de nuit" (Paris by Night) in 1933 [1].

• His photographs showcased both the seedier side of Paris and scenes from the city's high society, intellectuals, ballet, and grand operas [1].

• Brassaï's work gained international recognition, and he exhibited at prestigious venues such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City [1].

• He was a founding member of the Rapho agency, created in Paris in 1933 [1].

• Brassaï passed away on July 8, 1984, at the age of 84 and was buried at Montparnasse Cemetery in Paris [1].

• "Paris de Nuit" (Paris by Night) - Brassaï's first collection of photographs, published in 1933 [1].

• "Conversations avec Picasso" - A memoir published in 1964, featuring conversations between Brassaï and Pablo Picasso [1].

• "Henry Miller: The Paris Years" - A book about Henry Miller's time in Paris, written by Brassaï [1].

• "The Secret Paris of the 30s" - Published in 1976, this book explores the hidden aspects of Parisian life in the 1930s [1].

• "Letters to My Parents" - A collection of letters by Brassaï, published in 1997 [1].

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