Internationally-renowned photographer Sebastião Salgado has spent years documenting the vast lungs of the Earth that stretch through his native country of Brazil and neighboring nations. “Amazônia” is his ongoing comprehensive survey of isolated indigenous communities, wildlife, and the aerial landscapes of the untouched regions of the Amazon. In conversation with VII Photo Agency Mentor Program photographer Leonardo Carrato, Salgado speaks about the challenges involved in multi-national and global long-term projects, and the importance of photography as a powerful tool for change, citing real-world examples where it has made a difference.
Why did Salgado choose to dedicate his career entirely to covering major social issues around the world? What philosophical and moral dilemmas have led him down this path?
This event with Sebastião Salgado kicks off a series that, led by Carrato, will invite guests from within Brazil’s vibrant photography community to discuss the country’s extensive visual ethnography.