United States, 1950.
Steve McCurry is one of the most iconic figures in contemporary photography. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he studied filmmaking at Penn State University before working for a newspaper. After two years, McCurry made his first trip to India. Traveling with little more than a bag of clothes and film rolls, he made his way across the subcontinent, exploring the country with his camera. His career as a photojournalist began with his coverage of the Soviet War. In Afghanistan, McCurry disguised himself in the country's clothing to go unnoticed, and pulled the film out of the country by sewing the reels between his clothes. His images were among the first to portray the conflict and had extensive circulation.
?McCurry has created unforgettable images on six continents and numerous countries. His work ranges from conflicts, disappearing cultures, ancient traditions, and contemporary culture alike - always retaining the human element that made his famous image of the Afghan girl such a powerful photo.
Awards · Steve McCurry has been recognized with some of the most prestigious awards in photography such as the Robert Capa Gold Medal, National Press Photographers Award, and a four times first place in World Press Photo contest, among dozens of others. Steve McCurry has been a member of the Magnum agency since 1986.
