Posted on Dec 1, 2023
Elliott Erwitt: Legendary photographer dies aged 95
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Celebrated photographer Elliott Erwitt, known for his candid and often funny black and white images, has died at 95.
He died "peacefully at home surrounded by family," Magnum, the collective of photographers that he had been part of since 1953, said in a statement.
Born in Paris to Russian parents, Erwitt moved to the US as a child.
He captured major moments including an infamous spat in 1959 between then US Vice-President Richard Nixon and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev.
He died "peacefully at home surrounded by family," Magnum, the collective of photographers that he had been part of since 1953, said in a statement.
Born in Paris to Russian parents, Erwitt moved to the US as a child.
He captured major moments including an infamous spat in 1959 between then US Vice-President Richard Nixon and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev.
Elliott Erwitt: Legendary photographer dies aged 95
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
..."In an extended remembrance of his life, Magnum said Erwitt would be remembered for "seeking out the most absurd and charming moments of life".
"It was Erwitt's firm belief that photography should speak to the senses and emotions rather than intellect," the statement read.
Magnum added that it would "proudly protect the inspiring legacy that his image-making will keep on playing in the history of art and photography"."...
..."In an extended remembrance of his life, Magnum said Erwitt would be remembered for "seeking out the most absurd and charming moments of life".
"It was Erwitt's firm belief that photography should speak to the senses and emotions rather than intellect," the statement read.
Magnum added that it would "proudly protect the inspiring legacy that his image-making will keep on playing in the history of art and photography"."...
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