The Robert Koch Gallery is pleased to present Elliott Erwitt: Dogs, an exhibition that explores the whimsical and touching world of man’s best friend as captured by iconic American photographer Elliott Erwitt (1928–2023). Running from September 16 through November 1, 2024, the exhibition features a selection of Erwitt’s iconic black-and-white images that highlight the unique bond between humans and dogs, captured with the photographer’s instantly recognizable style and signature wit.

Spanning decades, the exhibition reflects Erwitt’s deep affection for canine companionship and his ability to capture their personalities in a way that is both humorous and disarmingly poignant. From playful puppies to stately hounds, his photographs offer a glimpse into the diverse and endearing world of man’s best friend, seen through Erwitt’s unique vantage point.

Elliott Erwitt: Dogs serves as a testament to Erwitt’s enduring legacy as a master of street photography. His ability to find the extraordinary in the ordinary and to capture fleeting moments of connection between animals and their human counterparts is consistently evident throughout his work. This exhibition not only honors the memory of the beloved photographer but also highlights the universal themes of canine companionship and the simple joys of life and humor that his work so eloquently conveys.

Elliott Erwitt was born in Paris in 1928 to Russian émigrés who fled the Revolution. Moving with his family from Paris to Italy to Hollywood to New York, Erwitt discovered photography early in life. His personal work has been published in numerous monographs, including Personal Exposures (1988), Between the Sexes (1994), To the Dogs (1992), Snaps (2001), You & Me (2004), Unseen (2007), Elliott Erwitt’s Dogs (2008), Elliott Erwitt’s New York (2008), Elliott Erwitt’s Rome (2009), Elliott Erwitt’s Kolor (2013), and Home Around the World (2016), among many others. Erwitt was a member of the prestigious Magnum agency since 1953 and served three terms as the organization’s president. Erwitt’s photographs have been collected and exhibited at museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC; the Art Institute of Chicago; the International Center of Photography, New York; the Museum of Modern Art, Paris; and the Kunsthaus Zürich, among others.