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“To some extent, the cult surrounding black-and-white photography is based on nostalgia.”

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Rene Burri (April 9, 1933 - October 20, 2014) was a renowned Swiss photographer and a member of Magnum Photos. He is best known for capturing iconic figures and events of the 20th century, including Che Guevara, Pablo Picasso, and the Cuban Revolution. Burri's black-and-white photography blends documentary realism with artistic vision, covering war, politics, and culture. His famous portrait of Che Guevara in Havana became a symbol of revolutionary spirit. Burri traveled extensively, leaving a legacy of powerful images that are held in major museums worldwide. He influenced generations of photographers with his humanistic approach. more

“I traveled for seven years, and when I came back home I was completely lost. I didn't know what to do with my life, so I decided to let people decide for me. For month I followed strangers on the street. For the pleasure of following, not because the party interested me. I photographed them without their knowledge, took note of their movements, and finally lost sight of them. At the end of January 1980, I chose a man and followed him to Venice. That's how I started. That's all.”

People Knows Men Years Ends Home Lost Pleasure Party Streets Movement Months Decided Sight Notes Seven Following Stranger Traveled Seven Years Back Home Venice January

Author:Sophie Calle

“Frequently these loaded images or objects are used by me without my attaching a particular significance to them. In other words, what I'm doing is letting whatever power, whatever affect they have, work on its own.”

Used Objects Particular Significance Loaded

Author:Sarah Charlesworth

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