Art News: Robert Capa's 'Falling Soldier' Was Really Gerda Taro's 'Falling Soldier'
It is the defining image of the Spanish Civil War, and it made Robert Capa the most celebrated war photographer of the 20th century. But the famous photograph, which came to be titled "Falling Soldier," was actually taken by Capa's lover Gerda Taro. That's the conclusion of Fernando Penco, an archaeologist and historian who has devoted more than 25 years to researching the image. "I am convinced the photograph was taken by Taro," Penco told The Telegraph recently, citing information unearthed in the US last year. The revelation comes with the premier of new Taro biopic.
Brooklyn Book Fest, Zines and More
Through Septmber 28: Brooklyn Book Festival, Borough Hall and Plaza The Brooklyn Book Festival is less of a conventional convention and more of a beautifully chaotic living archive of independent print culture. As the city-wide "Bookend" programs gather steam across the boroughs, the main events happen over the weekend, on the historic steps of Brooklyn Borough Hall [abpve]. Saturday’s Children’s Day kicks off the celebration, but it is Sunday&rsqu...

