DAVID BURNETT
As our last (but not final) post of our 20 Year Anniversary Archive, which we will soon convert to our ‘Archive’, highlights the work of long-time friend and collaborator of the studio, David Burnett.
For the past seven decades, Burnett has enjoyed a long and exciting career as a photojournalist, covering broad subjects all over the world. He started his photography journey in 1967, interning at TIME and Life magazine while covering the Vietnam War. He went on to photograph for publications such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, and Fortune and has received various awards and recognition for his work. In 1975, He went on to co-found Contact Press Images, the New York-based photojournalism agency. Burnett was named one of the “100 Most Important People in Photography” by American Photo Magazine.
Burnett’s subject matter is quite diverse, covering a range of topics from sports, war, natural disasters, and music. He has photographed prolific figures such as Bob Marley and has an extensive catalog of publications and exhibitions. Burnett has authored the books, The Spirit of Sport (1997), Soul Rebel, An Intimate Portrait of Bob Marley (2009), Iran and the Remaking of the World (2010), and most recently, Man Without Gravity (2015).
DOT X DAVID BURNETT
EXHIBITION: TOO CLOSE
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HURRICANE KATRINA
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SPORTS COVERAGE
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