Erling Mandelmann facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Erling Mandelmann
Erling Mandelmann.
Born	18 November 1935
Died	14 January 2018  (aged 82) Nyon
Occupation	Photographer

Erling Mandelmann (born 18 November 1935, died 14 January 2018) was a talented photographer from Denmark. He started his career in the mid-1960s as a photojournalist, which means he took pictures for news stories.

Life and Photography Career

Erling Mandelmann worked for 40 years as a freelance photographer. He took photos for many newspapers and magazines in Switzerland and other parts of Europe. He also worked with big international groups.

These groups included the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the United Nations. He also worked with Amnesty International, which helps protect human rights.

Famous Portraits and Archives

Mandelmann was well-known for his portraits. He took pictures of over 500 different people. Some of these famous people included the 14th Dalai Lama, the writer Noël Coward, and the musician Nina Hagen. He also photographed Johnny Hallyday, a famous French singer.

His huge collection of photos is now kept at the Historical Museum of Lausanne. This means his work can be studied and enjoyed by people for many years to come.

Mandelmann passed away on 14 January 2018, when he was 82 years old.

Gallery of Work

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  Georges Simenon (1963)

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  Marcel Marceau (1963)

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  Raymond Aron (1966)

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  Pierre Balthasar de Muralt (1973)

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  François Daulte [fr] (1985)

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  Peyo (1990)

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  Hugo Loetscher (1993)

Exhibitions and Collections

Erling Mandelmann's photographs were shown in many exhibitions. These shows happened in different cities across Europe, including Lausanne, Copenhagen, and Paris. Some were solo exhibitions, meaning only his work was shown. Others were collective, where his photos were part of a larger group show.

His work is also part of important collections. These collections help preserve his photos for the future.

Where His Photos Are Kept

Mandelmann's photos are stored in several important archives and collections:

• The Historical Museum of Lausanne in Switzerland holds most of his photo archives.
• The Musée de l'Elysée, also in Lausanne, has some of his work.
• The Oskar Kokoschka Foundation in Switzerland and the Oskar Kokoschka Center in Austria have photos related to the artist Oskar Kokoschka.
• The National Portrait Collection at Frederiksborg Castle in Denmark also keeps his photographs.
• The Museum of Photographic Art Brandts and the Royal Library in Copenhagen, both in Denmark, have parts of his collection.
• The photo archives of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO) in Geneva, Switzerland, contain his work for them.
• The Villa "Le Lac" Le Corbusier Association in Switzerland has some of his photos.
• The Comet-Photo Archives, stored at the ETH Library in Zurich, include his photos from "Expo 64."
• The Archives of the National Circus Knie in Switzerland also hold some of his pictures.