His image of a young Afghan refugee with piercing eyes—the June 1985 cover of National Geographic—has become one of the most distinctive in photographic history
as well as the important role that Magnum has played in the history of documentary photography
from its birthplace in New Orleans to the famous nightclubs of 1950s New York
Sobekwa worked in his native country
a vintage car parked in downtown Havana makes for a strikingly colorful scene
Fine Print: Sharbat Gula, Afghan Girl. Nasir Bagh refugee camp, Pakistan, 1984 Paper size:20 x 24 in (50 x 60 cm) His image of a youngSteve McCurry has been one of the most iconic voices in contemporary photography for over three decades, documenting international conflicts, vanishing cultures, ancient traditions and contemporary society. Placing particular emphasis on individual frames, McCurry has produced some of the most recognizable photographs of the 20th century. This image of a young Afghan refugee with piercing eyesthe June 1985 cover of National Geographichas become one of