He began documenting the sexual revolution, and the breaking down of barriers within a divided city, with the touch of tenderness of adolescence. Will McBride’s passion and adventurous spirit took no time to get noticed and Willy Fleckhaus (considered Germany’s first art director) made McBride Head of Photography for the highly acclaimed youth magazine, Twen.

The emerging sense of optimism and hope within a city of ruins became a recurring theme within McBride’s work, and started a life long photographic love affair with Berlin. McBride immediately became fascinated with documenting the rapid rebuilding of West Germany, as well as its effect on youth culture. At that moment, the city was in the process of reconstruction and rediscovery after the war. After being discharged from the army, McBride decided to settle in Berlin. His initial introduction to Berlin was during the mid-50s when he was sent to Germany while serving in the army. He later transferred to the School of the Arts Chicago, but ultimately completed his studies at Syracuse University in 1953. He began his education at the University of Vermont, where he studied painting privately with Norman Rockwell. McBride’s involvement with photography came later in his life. Although at times controversial due to its frank and explicit nature, the work of McBride offers a personal documentary approach that has had a remarkable influence on the works of later photographers such as Nan Goldin and Wolfgang Tillmans. Louis, is an American photographer best known for his black and white images of the youth culture in postwar Germany. Bologna Dany Keller Galerie, Munich Galerie argus fotokunst, Berlin Galerie Camera Work, Berlin Galerie Eva Poll, Berlin Galerie Brauzeh Five Frankfurt / Main. His solo exhibitions since 2000 have included: the Galleria d’Arte Moderna. He has subsequently followed with four other books. His 1975 book Show Me! (German title Zeig Mal!) created a scandal. His style is loosely documentary and deals with Rites of Passage and coming of Age. The bulk of his photography work is not often seen in the USA. His work has been published in Twen, among other European magazines. Erich Salomon Prize, which is bestowed by the German Photographic Association (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Photographie).

He was a private student of Norman Rockwell. McBride grew up in Chicago, attended the Art Institute of Chicago then the University of Vermont and finally graduated from Syracuse University College of Fine Art in 1953. He is also known as a painter and sculptor. McBride is a photographer of reportage, art photography and book illustration. Holden Luntz Gallery presents new acquisitions by Will McBride.

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