Photography by David Katzenstein

David Katzenstein began taking pictures at age eight and hasn’t stopped since. The turning point in the development of his “vision” was a gift of “The World of Henri Cartier-Bresson” (a collection of the famous French photographer’s work) when he was 18. “Cartier-Bresson’s ability to capture the decisive moment became my greatest influence and I became determined to combine my keen interest in diverse cultures with my strong desire to become a photographer,” says Katzenstein.
For the past 30 years Katzenstein has traveled throughout the world, either on assignment for publications or on personal journeys. His extensive body of work includes magazine essays on The Master Musicians of Jajouka in Morocco, Johnny Clegg and Zulu Music and Culture, The Music and Culture of Bali, President Aristide and the Future of Haiti, Travels through Vanuatu, Arabs in America and the Gulf War, and Immigrants.
Katzenstein’s photographs have been exhibited at several galleries in the United States including Marlborough, DTW, Photonica, and Bone, all in New York City, and the Anne Reed Gallery in Ketchum, Idaho. “Distant Journeys: cultural Explorations of David Katzenstein,” opened in February, 2000 at The Lamont Gallery in Exeter, New Hampshire. It comprised a collection of over 180 photographs spanning 20 years of work. “WorldViews: Ritual and Celebration” opened at The National Arts Club in New York City on May 1 2001. The photographs were selected from his ongoing project about rituals around the world.