Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Man, The Image and the World is now showing at the Queensland Art Gallery. It celebrates the life and work of photographer Henri Cartier-Bresson.

The exhibition features over 250 photos, many of which capture iconic periods in history such as post-war Europe and USSR, Japan, revolutionary China and a grief stricken India.

I found the work to be beautiful, haunting and very moving – not just in a creative sense but as photojournalism the work skillfully captures the expressions and emotions of the subjects.

One thing I found truly captivating about the exhibition was the breadth of work. It made me curious to know more about the man. His motives. Why he felt compelled to see so much of the world and capture it in time.

The exhibition is beautifully laid out in the Queensland Art Gallery and is showing until 27 November 2011. It’s well worth the visit.