Rollei, though not quite as big as Kodak or Nikon, has nonetheless claimed its place in photographic history, developing its own following of devoted users, including some of the world’s most notable photographers.

For over five decades, New York born photographer Richard Kalvar has been capturing the intriguing theatre of quotidian life across the globe with remarkable wit and dexterity, and a unique veracity that evokes some of the greatest practitioners in history.