Documentary work is sometimes described as a blend of journalism and art. It's certainly a fitting description of photographer Sebastiao Salgado's work. The Brazilian artist has traveled the world taking hauntingly beautiful pictures of the world's poorest people, including those dislocated by need or war. This thoughtful piece explores Salgado's work in the context of a traveling exhibition.
There's nothing fancy here but the piece is done with care and quality. Jenny Brundin interviews Salgado, the exhibit director and several other observers of the photographer's work, and carries the piece with well-written narration. The piece makes sporadic and evocative use of background music.
A fine NPR-style arts feature that would enhance any magazine show.
I listen to the story about Sebastiao Salgado and how other people described his images. I felt like I was there when he tripped the shutter. I own several of his books 'Workers' and 'Migrations Humanity in Transition'. This story made me want to go out and find a new documentary project to work on.
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John Biewen
Posted on March 07, 2006 at 08:08 AM | Permalink
Review of Photojournalist Sebastiao Salgado
Documentary work is sometimes described as a blend of journalism and art. It's certainly a fitting description of photographer Sebastiao Salgado's work. The Brazilian artist has traveled the world taking hauntingly beautiful pictures of the world's poorest people, including those dislocated by need or war. This thoughtful piece explores Salgado's work in the context of a traveling exhibition.
There's nothing fancy here but the piece is done with care and quality. Jenny Brundin interviews Salgado, the exhibit director and several other observers of the photographer's work, and carries the piece with well-written narration. The piece makes sporadic and evocative use of background music.
A fine NPR-style arts feature that would enhance any magazine show.
David Duncan
Posted on December 17, 2005 at 07:39 AM | Permalink
Review of Photojournalist Sebastiao Salgado
I listen to the story about Sebastiao Salgado and how other people described his images. I felt like I was there when he tripped the shutter. I own several of his books 'Workers' and 'Migrations Humanity in Transition'. This story made me want to go out and find a new documentary project to work on.