Salgado

Sebastiao Salgado was born into a family of 8 in Minas Gerias Brazil, 1944. He earned a masters degree in economics at Sao Paulo University, Brazil and later studied in Sorbonne, France. He switched to photography in 1973, and ever since has been a huge influence in the world of photography. He has published several works with the most recent titled, "Migrations" in the year 2000. His studies have carried him to many countries across the world. In total, his travels have taken him to nearly 100 different countries in his pursuit to raise public awareness. He has won numerous awards for his work. This class will attempt to continue Salgado's mission, as every week we will blog another photo and allow the feeling and emotions of others to choose to act on them. Specifically, I chose this photo to introduce Salgado because it demonstrates both sides of the spectrum in those who are suffering and those who have so much. This is displayed by the striking contrasts seen in the living styles neighboring each other, on one hand you have the growing city, the other a poor stumbling "village." Truly this part of the vision Salgado wants us to see, not one of pity or guilt, but of, at least acknowlegment.

"Amazonas Images." about Sebastiao Salgado, Web. 12 January. 2009.
"UNICEF." Special Representative Sebastiao Salgado, Web. 12 January. 2009.

Salgado, Sebastiao. Photograph. Migrations: Humanity in Transition. Aperture. New York, 2000. 427