Jürgen Schadeberg

Jürgen Schadeberg

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Jürgen Schadeberg was a German-born photographer and picture editor known for his pivotal role in documenting the lives of black South Africans during the apartheid era. He worked for the magazine Drum, where he helped to highlight the social issues and injustices faced by marginalized communities. His collaboration with renowned photographer Ernest Cole was instrumental in bringing attention to the harsh realities of life under apartheid through powerful imagery.

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Jürgen Schadeberg's photography is featured in the exhibition, capturing the essence of jazz musicians.

Capturing a sound in image – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2025-05-31
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Jürgen Schadeberg was a German-born picture editor who assisted Ernest Cole at Drum magazine.

‘Ernest Cole’s photographs were the first that told the story from inside the beast’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-02-24
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