Born in Hungary in 1913, Robert Capa was a photographer who traveled the world from the 1930s until his death in 1954, when he stepped on a landmine. He captured images of wars and people's lives in various regions. He gained international fame with his photograph "The Falling Soldier" taken during the Spanish Civil War and shocked the world with numerous photographs taken at great personal risk, including his series from the Normandy landings.

Despite his legendary status, he was, in reality, an ordinary man known affectionately as "Bob" by his many friends, who enjoyed life, loved gambling, and above all, loved women.

This year marks the 101st anniversary of Robert Capa's birth. This exhibition, centered around the collection of the Tokyo Photographic Art Museum, attempts a unique curation with the concept of "Plus One" for the next century, focusing on lesser-known works that showcase Capa's signature humor and zest for life.

The venue displays many of Capa's representative works, such as photographs of French soldiers marching in Vietnam's grasslands while searching for landmines, taken shortly before his death in 1954, and his series from the Normandy landings. Furthermore, it presents works offering Capa's unique perspective, capturing soldiers writing letters or playing chess behind the scenes of intense conflict, and lovers bidding farewell—images that reveal his ability to connect with people with brightness and humor even amidst war.

Republican soldier bidding farewell to a woman before heading to the front line, Barcelona, Spain, August 1936 ©International Center of Photography/Magnum Photo

Robert Capa, 1951. Photo by Ruth Orkin. Collection of Tokyo Photographic Art Museum. ©International Center of Photography/Magnum Photo

The exhibition also features photographs of his friends, including novelist Ernest Hemingway and Pablo Picasso, his fellow photojournalist and lover Gerda Taro who died caught in conflict, and actress Ingrid Bergman, with whom he shared a love during the post-World War II era of disillusionment.

This is a unique opportunity to encounter "Bob," the relatable man beloved by many friends, rather than the "photojournalist Robert Capa." The exhibition focuses on his humanity, which continues to captivate so many people today.

"Robert Capa at 101: Everyone Adored Bob"
Dates: Saturday, March 22 – Sunday, May 11 (Closed Mondays and Wednesday, May 7; open on April 28 and May 5)
Hours: 10:00–18:00 (Thursdays and Fridays until 20:00)
Venue: Tokyo Photographic Art Museum
1-13-3 Mita, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, within Ebisu Garden Place
Tel. 03-3280-0099
Admission: General ¥1100, Students ¥900, Junior/Senior High School Students & Seniors (65+) ¥700