Abbas Attar, besser bekannt nur unter Abbas, war ein vielseitiger iranisch-französischer Fotojournalist und Mitglied der berühmten Fotoagentur Magnum Photos. Er ...
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Abbas Attar war ein renommierter Fotograf aus dem Iran, der am 25. April 2018 in Paris verstorben ist. Seine künstlerische Arbeit ist ...
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Abbas Attar - 10 things to know with detail
Abbas Attar, known simply as Abbas, was an Iranian photographer born on March 1, 1944 in Iran.
Abbas studied at the University of Paris and later joined the Magnum Photos agency in 1981, where he became a full member in 1985.
Abbas gained recognition for his photography documenting major political and social events around the world, including revolutions, wars, and religious ceremonies.
Some of Abbas' most famous works include his coverage of the Iranian Revolution, the Lebanese Civil War, and the Islamic Revolution in Iran.
Abbas was known for his black and white photography, which he believed captured the essence of a moment more effectively than color photography.
Abbas published several books of his photography, including "Iran Diary 1971-2002," "Return to Mexico: Journeys Beyond the Mask," and "Faces of Christianity: A Photographic Journey."
Abbas' work has been exhibited in major museums and galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
Abbas received numerous awards for his photography, including the World Press Photo Award and the Robert Capa Gold Medal.
In addition to his photography, Abbas was also a writer and filmmaker, producing documentaries on various subjects related to his photography.
Abbas passed away on April 25, 2018 in Paris, leaving behind a legacy of powerful and influential photography that continues to inspire and inform viewers around the world.