“There is no story. It’s just a question of shapes and light”

Harry Gruyaert (born 1941) is a Belgian photographer known for his use of color. He is a member of Magnum Photos.

As one of the earliest European photographers to explore and develop the possibilities of color film, Gruyaert didn’t follow the tradition of photography. When American photographers like William Eggleston and Stephen Shore began experimenting with color film, the use of it in Europe was still predominantly accepted in advertising and printing. At that time, color film was considered a technical novelty, but was not highly valued aesthetically.

Unlike the trend of photography at that time, Harry focus more on the enviroment, light and color. His unique vision helpd him created lots of fantastic photos and made him elected in the Magnum Photos, along with Alex Webb.