Existentialist Collection

SARTRE & BEAUVOIR, 1970. Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir speaking to reporters in Paris after their release from a police station

Jean-Paul Sartre, French writer and philosopher
A graffiti comment on Jean-Paul Sartre (1905-1980), the French writer and philosopher -- no doubt a witty reference to his existentialist philosophy

SARTRE & BEAUVOIR, 1964. French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre and writer Simone Beauvoir having lunch at a cafe in Paris, 1964

SARTRE, Jean-Paul (1905-1980); BEAUVOIR, Simone de (1908-1986). French existentialist philosopher and writer.; French novelist

The Scream, 1895. Creator: Edvard Munch
The Scream, 1895

Imaginary Forms, c. 1939 / 40 (pen, indian ink and watercolour on paper)
XKH148261 Imaginary Forms, c.1939/40 (pen, indian ink and watercolour on paper) by Wols, Alfred Otto Wolfgang Schulze (1913-51); 31.4x24.1 cm; On Loan to the Hamburg Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany

Portrait of Franz Kafka, (1883 - 1924) (photo)
3557535 Portrait of Franz Kafka, (1883 - 1924) (photo) by Czech School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franz Kafka (1883 - 1924)

Soren Kierkegaard (1820-82) (colour litho)
CHT241254 Soren Kierkegaard (1820-82) (colour litho) by Klaestrup, Peter (1820-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: based on an original watercolour in the royal collection in Copenhagen;)

Portrait of Franz Kafka, (1883 - 1924) (b / w photo)
937184 Portrait of Franz Kafka, (1883 - 1924) (b/w photo) by Czech School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soren Aabye Kierkegaard, c. 1840 (charcoal, pastel & wash on paper)
GIA1153739 Soren Aabye Kierkegaard, c.1840 (charcoal, pastel & wash on paper) by Danish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

MARCEL, Gabriel (1889-1973). French philosopher, playwright, music critic and leading Christian existentialist. Le Monde Casse (1933). Cover

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France, Paris, grave of Jean Paul Sarte and Simone de Beauvouir

Soviet writer andrei platonovich klimentov, better known under his pen name, andrei platonov (1899 - 1951)

Diosdado, Enrique; Maura, Carmen; SARTRE, Jean-Paul (1905-1980). French existentialist philosopher and writer. Theatre performance

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"Exploring the Depths of Existentialism: A Glimpse into the Minds of Sartre, Beauvoir, Camus, Kafka, and Kierkegaard" In the realm of philosophy and literature, few concepts have captivated minds as profoundly as existentialism. At its core lies a profound questioning of human existence and an exploration of individual freedom in an absurd world. Jean-Paul Sartre, the renowned French writer and philosopher, stands tall as one of its most influential figures. SARTRE & BEAUVOIR (1970): In 1970, after their release from a police station for distributing a banned leftist publication called "La cause du Peuple, " Sartre and his partner Simone de Beauvoir faced reporters in Paris. Their unwavering commitment to challenging societal norms made them icons in the fight against oppression. SARTRE & BEAUVOIR (1964): A snapshot from 1964 captures Sartre and Beauvoir sharing lunch at a café in Paris. The image reflects their intellectual camaraderie that fueled their creative endeavors while shaping existentialist thought. ALBERT CAMUS: Another luminary within this philosophical movement was Albert Camus—a French writer who delved into themes like absurdity and rebellion against oppressive systems. His artwork titled "Imaginary Forms" showcases his multidimensional talent beyond writing. FRANZ KAFKA: Known for his enigmatic narratives that explore alienation and anxiety within bureaucratic societies, Franz Kafka's portraits reveal a man haunted by introspection. Whether captured alone or with his loyal dog by his side in 1910—Kafka's essence is forever etched on film. SOREN KIERKEGAARD: As we delve deeper into existentialist musings, it is impossible to overlook Soren Kierkegaard—an influential Danish philosopher whose colorful lithograph portrait adds vibrancy to this collection. His profound writings on the individual's subjective experience continue to resonate.