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What kind of photography is Paolo Pellegrin known for?
Paolo Pellegrin is known for black-and-white photojournalism, especially conflict, displacement, and humanitarian crises. He is an Italian Magnum photographer and had won ten World Press Photo awards by 2013.
Is Paolo Pellegrin part of Magnum Photos?
Yes, Pellegrin is associated with Magnum Photos, the cooperative founded in 1947 by photographers including Robert Capa and Henri Cartier-Bresson. His Magnum profile places him in the tradition of long-form documentary and conflict reporting.
Which subjects has Paolo Pellegrin photographed?
His work has covered places and crises including Kosovo, Gaza, Lebanon, Afghanistan, and post-earthquake Haiti. The recurring subject is not just combat, but civilians living inside political violence and disaster.
What books are associated with Paolo Pellegrin's work?
Pellegrin's published projects include As I Was Dying and Dies Irae. These books collect the kind of high-contrast, emotionally compressed images that made his reportage recognizable beyond magazine assignments.
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