Arnold Odermatt

Arnold Odermatt

artist Switzerland

Arnold Odermatt, born in 1923 in Stans, Switzerland, was a police officer and photographer known for his unique aesthetic of disaster captured through his photographs of car accidents. Serving in the Nidwalden police from 1948 to 1990, he revolutionized the use of photography in police reporting, creating images that transcended mere documentation to possess an artistic quality. His work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Venice Biennale and the Art Institute of Chicago, establishing him as a significant figure in Swiss photography.

Born on May 29, 1923 (102 years old)

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Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
7,559
Power
611$
Sentiment
9.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 9.00 0.09% +0% 8,654,622 7,559 $700,000 611$
Totals 1 8,654,622 7,559 $700,000 611$
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Switzerland Switzerland: Arnold Odermatt is celebrated as a legend in Swiss photography for his unique aesthetic of documenting car accidents. 9

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Am Tatort der Autounfälle: 100 Jahre Arnold Odermatt