Gyula Halász, known as Brassaï, was a Hungarian-born French naturalized photographer. Famous for his nocturnal views of the city and the surrealistic vein of his photography. He also took an interest in high society, intellectuals, theater, and opera. He immortalized, among others, Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Alberto Giacometti. He also dabbled in writing, sculpture, and cinema, all great passions of his.
