Sebastiao Salgado is a Brazilian social documentary photographer and photojournalist who has received numerous awards for his work. He is best known for his black and white photographs of various people and places across the world that are often focused on social issues and large-scale projects.
Sebastiao Salgado was born on February 8, 1944, in Aimores, Brazil.
He initially worked as an economist before turning to photography in the 1970s.
In the early 1980s, he joined the Magnum Photos agency and worked on assignments for various publications.
Throughout his career, Salgado has published numerous photo books and held several exhibitions of his work.
He has received numerous awards for his work, including the Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts in 1998 and the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade in 2019.
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A black and white photo book that documents the lives of manual laborers across the world.
A photographic series that presents elements of nature, indigenous peoples and animals, seen through the eyes of the photographer
A photo book featuring black and white images of children from different parts of the world.
Sebastiao Salgado has used various cameras over the years, but he is known for using a F6 Nikon film camera and Leica M7.
Sebastiao Salgado's most famous works include 'Workers', 'Genesis' and 'Migrations'.
Sebastiao Salgado's photography style is often described as 'documentary' as he documents social issues, but his unique eye and use of black and white contrast add an artistic element to his work.
Sebastiao Salgado's work can be seen at various exhibitions around the world. You can check his website or local galleries for upcoming exhibitions.
Sebastiao Salgado's prints can be purchased through his website or various galleries that represent his work.