Photographer Steve McCurry opens ICONS in Buenos Aires

On February 15, 2023, the exhibition Steve McCurry, ICONS, one of the most complete retrospectives of the famous American photographer, arrives at the Frers Pavilion of La Rural.
With more than 100 large-format photographs, the exhibition features McCurry’s most iconic images, such as the legendary portrait he made of the Afghan girl Sharbat Gula in 1984 and which was on the cover of National Geographic magazine in 1985. Also included are other well-known snapshots he took throughout his forty years of profession, as well as his most recent works. Steve McCurry is one of the most established contemporary photographers, as well as an inspiration
For many people, especially for the younger generations, who see in their photos a way to interpret our present. Each of his images portrays a complex world of experiences and emotions that connect the viewer with different realities and ways of understanding life. In this exhibition, curated by Biba Giacchet, the public will travel through the photographic universe of Steve McCurry, through a journey that will take them from Afghanistan to India, from Southeast Asia to Africa, from Cuba to the United States or from Brazil to Italy: a fascinating repertoire of images in which the human element is always the protagonist. The exhibition will take place from 02/15/2023 to 04/02/2022 at La Rural – Buenos Aires Fairgrounds. Frers Pavilion. Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 14:00 to 21:00 hs.
Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 12:00 to 21:00 hs. Closed on Mondays except holidays

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