Henry Leutwyler
Photographer
Born in Switzerland in 1961, Henry Leutwyler is a self-taught photographer with a stubborn streak and unflappable love for the medium. His grandfather and father were both printers. He decided not to follow their path, instead to travel and photograph, soaking up color and culture from around the world. After having failed not once, but twice the entry exam at one of Switzerland’s leading photography schools, he opened his own photo studio in Lausanne. In 1985, Leutwyler moved to Paris where he rapidly established himself as an editorial photographer. A decade later, Leutwyler moved to New York City and resides in downtown Manhattan.
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Sept. 8, 2026
Voices of 9/11: Personal Stories and Artistic Tributes
As we approach the 25th anniversary of September 11th, 2001, we pause to reflect on the stories of resilience and the profound sense of loss experienced by so many. In this special edition of Saint Louis in Tune, hosts Arnold Stricker and Mark Langston revisit poignant discussions with two remarkable guests from the 20th anniversary. Photographer Henry Leutwyler, whose striking portraits entitled "Sacred Dust" of 9/11 recovered objects published in National Geographic's September 2021 issue, shares his journey of capturing these artifacts. And Writer Kimberly Rex provides a deeply personal perspective on 9/11. She lost her father on that fateful day in Tower One and has since expressed her ongoing grief and struggle through her writing.
Guests: Henry Leutwyler , Kimberly Rex
Aug. 30, 2021
9/11 Tribute: Capturing a Privileged Moment by Henry Leutwyler
For over 40 years, Henry Leutwyler has been capturing the essence of people and objects. In this episode of Saint Louis In Tune, he discusses the romantic process of photography and how a still life is a portrait of an object. His portraits of 9/11 recovered objects in the September 2021 issue of National Geographic vibrate with honor and tribute. The photographs "Sacred Dust" can be seen at the Foley Gallery in New York City September 10-26. For more information on this story, visit natgeo.c...
Guest: Henry Leutwyler