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“The photograph is completely abstracted from life, yet it looks like life. That is what has always excited me about photography.”

Quote by Richard Kalvar

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Richard Kalvar (born 1944) is an American photographer known for his street and documentary photography. A member of Magnum Photos, he is celebrated for capturing surreal moments and subtle human emotions in everyday life. His work, characterized by sharp composition and narrative depth, has been exhibited globally. Kalvar focuses on individual behavior in urban settings, finding extraordinary visual stories in ordinary scenes. more

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