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Very sad to learn about the passing of Sebastião Salgado, who served as UNICEF Special Representative starting in 2001. In announcing his appointment, I recall the then UNICEF Executive Director Carol Bellamy said, "We are very pleased to formalize our relationship with Sebastião Salgado, one of the world's great photographers. Working with Mr. Salgado, we hope to raise our visual communication to a new level and reach an even wider audience."
Salgado did indeed help UNICEF to promote child rights issues in numerous ways, highlighting the plight of refugee and migrant children, and children impacted by war and conflicts. As Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF at the time, I was honored to be involved in the launch of his gripping picture book on The End of Polio: A Global Effort To End A Disease, an inspirational account of the global initiative to eliminate the scourge of polio, containing one hundred stunning black and white photographs that captured the campaign in five polio endemic countries: Democratic Republic of Congo, India, Pakistan, Somalia, and Sudan.
I am surprised not to find any reference to Sebastião Salgado on the UNICEF.org website. Nevertheless, I trust UNICEF will issue a statement of condolences on his passing.
Very sad to learn about the passing of Sebastião Salgado, who served as UNICEF Special Representative starting in 2001. In announcing his appointment, I recall the then UNICEF Executive Director Carol Bellamy said, "We are very pleased to formalize our relationship with Sebastião Salgado, one of the world's great photographers. Working with Mr. Salgado, we hope to raise our visual communication to a new level and reach an even wider audience."
Salgado did indeed help UNICEF to promote child rights issues in numerous ways, highlighting the plight of refugee and migrant children, and children impacted by war and conflicts. As Deputy Executive Director of UNICEF at the time, I was honored to be involved in the launch of his gripping picture book on The End of Polio: A Global Effort To End A Disease, an inspirational account of the global initiative to eliminate the scourge of polio, containing one hundred stunning black and white photographs that captured the campaign in five polio endemic countries: Democratic Republic of Congo, India, Pakistan, Somalia, and Sudan.
I am surprised not to find any reference to Sebastião Salgado on the UNICEF.org website. Nevertheless, I trust UNICEF will issue a statement of condolences on his passing.
Kul
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Summary
Sebastião Salgado, the legendary Brazilian photojournalist known for his powerful black-and-white images of workers, migrants, and the natural world, died in Paris at age 81. Sebastião Salgado was a photographer and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, working with the organization to highlight the importance of childhood and children's rights. Salgado used photography as a tool for denunciation and change, addressing social issues, climate change, human dignity and, especially, childhood.
Salgado’s photos chronicled suffering and resilience across more than 120 countries, from gold miners in Brazil to oil fires in Kuwait and deforestation in the Amazon. His career, marked by a profound humanistic and ecological focus, garnered global acclaim and top honors. Salgado co-founded Instituto Terra with his wife to restore Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. He died of leukemia, which his family linked to malaria contracted during a 2010 assignment.
Quotes
“Through the lens of his camera, Sebastião tirelessly fought for a more just, humane and ecological world.” — Salgado's family
“The photos were beyond extraordinary. It was one of the best photo essays ever made.” — Kathy Ryan, former New York Times Magazine photo director
“Why should the poor world be uglier than the rich world? The light here is the same as there. The dignity here is the same as there.” — Sebastião Salgado, The Guardian, 2024
“His vision and humanity left an indelible mark on the world of photography.” — Steve McCurry
Click here for the article in the NYTimes
Summary
Sebastião Salgado, the legendary Brazilian photojournalist known for his powerful black-and-white images of workers, migrants, and the natural world, died in Paris at age 81. Sebastião Salgado was a photographer and UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, working with the organization to highlight the importance of childhood and children's rights. Salgado used photography as a tool for denunciation and change, addressing social issues, climate change, human dignity and, especially, childhood.
Salgado’s photos chronicled suffering and resilience across more than 120 countries, from gold miners in Brazil to oil fires in Kuwait and deforestation in the Amazon. His career, marked by a profound humanistic and ecological focus, garnered global acclaim and top honors. Salgado co-founded Instituto Terra with his wife to restore Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. He died of leukemia, which his family linked to malaria contracted during a 2010 assignment.
Quotes
“Through the lens of his camera, Sebastião tirelessly fought for a more just, humane and ecological world.” — Salgado's family
“The photos were beyond extraordinary. It was one of the best photo essays ever made.” — Kathy Ryan, former New York Times Magazine photo director
“Why should the poor world be uglier than the rich world? The light here is the same as there. The dignity here is the same as there.” — Sebastião Salgado, The Guardian, 2024
“His vision and humanity left an indelible mark on the world of photography.” — Steve McCurry
Catherine Russell
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All of us at UNICEF are deeply saddened by the passing of Sebastião Salgado.
As a member of the UNICEF family, Salgado used photography to advocate for the rights of children, from protecting the environment to eradicating polio.
Our thoughts are with his family & loved ones.
UNICEF deeply mourns the death of Sebastião Salgado
ReplyDeleteThroughout his life, Salgado used photography as a tool of denunciation and transformation, putting social issues, the climate issue, human dignity, and especially childhood into focus.
We have been honoured to have you as UNICEF Global Ambassador and to be able to partner with you on various initiatives over the years. Your sensitivity, commitment, and humanitarian look have marked generations.
Our condolences to the family, friends and everyone who has been touched by his work.
Rest in power
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