Farewell to Bruno Barbey, prominent Magnum photographer

French-Swiss photographer Bruno Barbey, one of the most important exponents of theMagnum agency, has died at the age of 79. He joined in 1964 and was its vice president for Europe in 1978-1979 and president of Magnum International from 1992 to 1995

Famous for his significant war reportage, including Nigeria, Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Iraq. His photographs have been published in the world’s major magazines and he himself has published over thirty books. He has received numerous awards and was also awarded the French Order of National Merit.

Magnum Photos President Olivia Arthur commented on the photographer’s passing with these words, “I am truly sad to announce the unexpected passing of Bruno Barbey, who was an important member of the Magnum family for over fifty years. President and active member of the community, he loved photography and never stopped taking pictures. His shots continue to be celebrated in many exhibitions and publications, and his work earned him a prestigious position at the Academy of Fine Arts in Paris. Remembered by colleagues as a refined and kind man, he was also generous with his time and reflected on the situations around him, including conflicts throughout the monfo and the streets of his native Morocco. His photographs are full of life and his legacy will live forever in them. He will be greatly missed.”

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Farewell to Bruno Barbey, prominent Magnum photographer

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