Steve McCurry has been one of the most iconic voices in contemporary photography for more than 30 years and is considered one of the best documentary photographers in the world. His work can be seen on scores of book covers and magazines, it has been featured in every major magazine in the world, and he himself has more than a dozen books and countless exhibitions around the world to his name. He has worked on a huge variety of topics such as conflicts, vanishing cultures, ancient traditions and contemporary culture, and the red thread between all of this is his focus on the human element. In 1984 McCurry became world famous with the photograph of the Afghan girl Sharbat Gula with her piercing green eyes. This photo became the symbol of the Afghan refugees and one of the most famous National Geographic covers, and to this day is one of the best-known photojournalistic images in the world. Steve has been recognized with some of the most prestigious awards in the industry, including the Robert Capa Gold Medal, the National Press Photographers Award, and an unprecedented four first prize awards from the World Press Photo contest. www.stevemccurry.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy