Legendary photographer Sebastião Salgado dies at 81
Summary
Sebastião Salgado, a renowned Brazilian documentary photographer, has passed away at the age of 81. He was famous for his powerful black-and-white images highlighting global events and natural beauty. His notable works include documenting events like the Rwandan genocide and the Amazon rainforest's communities and landscapes.Key Facts
- Sebastião Salgado died at 81 years old.
- He captured photos in 130 countries over 55 years.
- Salgado photographed major events like the Rwanda genocide and Gulf War oilfires.
- His final major project focused on the Amazon rainforest.
- The Amazônia exhibition featured over 200 black-and-white images.
- Salgado co-founded Instituto Terra, which restored a forest in Brazil.
- He received the Outstanding Contribution to Photography award in 2024 and other accolades.
- Prior to photography, Salgado had a career in economics.
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