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“Real photography is a wonderfully inclusive, democratic medium, whereas art photography is more often a private pursuit by conmen.”

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Philip Jones Griffiths

Philip Jones Griffiths was a renowned war photographer, best known for his coverage of the Vietnam War. His work profoundly documented the cruelty of war and the suffering of ordinary people, leaving a lasting impact on posterity. more

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