James Nachtwey
photographer
James Nachtwey is an American photojournalist and war photographer known for his unflinching documentation of armed conflicts, genocides, famines, and social crises. Born in Syracuse, New York, he grew up in Massachusetts and graduated from Dartmouth College with degrees in art history and political science. He began his career as a newspaper photographer in 1976 before moving to New York City to work as a freelance magazine photographer. Nachtwey has been associated with several prominent agencies, including Black Star, Magnum Photos, and the VII Photo Agency. His work is characterized by its focus on human suffering and social upheaval, covering events such as the Northern Ireland civil strife, the Rwandan genocide, and the Iraq War. He has received numerous prestigious awards, including five Robert Capa Gold Medals from the Overseas Press Club and multiple World Press Photo awards.[1,3]
- war photography
- human rights
- social upheaval
- conflict documentation
Books
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Inferno€692.00
Works by James Nachtwey
- 1999 Inferno The book associated with the user's request.
- 2001 War Photographer Documentary film focusing on Nachtwey and his work.
Exhibitions
- 2017 Memoria
- 2019 Memoria
- 2022 Memoria
Awards
- 1983 Robert Capa Gold Medal
- 1984 Robert Capa Gold Medal
- 1986 Robert Capa Gold Medal
- 1993 World Press Photo of the Year
- 1994 Robert Capa Gold Medal
- 1995 World Press Photo of the Year
- 1998 Robert Capa Gold Medal
- 2016 Princess of Asturias Award for Communication and Humanities