Lélia Wanick
Lélia Wanick is a Brazilian architect and the long-time collaborator and partner of renowned photographer Sebastião Salgado. Together, they have built a successful career, with Wanick playing a pivotal role in organizing Salgado's travels, designing his photo books, and curating his exhibitions. Their relationship, which began in their teenage years, has endured for nearly six decades, and Wanick has been instrumental in shaping both Salgado's artistic vision and their shared commitment to environmental and humanitarian causes. Her work, alongside Salgado, reflects a deep connection to their Brazilian roots and a dedication to preserving the natural beauty of the Amazon rainforest.
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Lélia Wanick is Sebastião Salgado's wife who played a significant role in his journey into photography.
“Si viviéramos miles de años entenderíamos las montañas”: las últimas reflexiones de Sebastião Salgado | EL PAÍS Semanal
Spain· 2025-09-05
Lelia Wanick accompanied Sebastiao Salgado to France in 1969 to escape the military dictatorship.
Muere el fotógrafo Sebastiao Salgado; el lente que mostró la selva, el éxodo y el sufrimiento
Costa Rica· 2025-05-24
Lélia Wanick is the wife of Sebastião Salgado and co-founder of Instituto Terra.
Fotógrafos e artistas lamentam morte de Sebastião Salgado; veja repercussão
Liechtenstein· 2025-05-24
Lélia Wanick is Sebastião Salgado's wife, who gifted him his first camera.
Σεμπαστιάο Σαλγκάδο: Εφυγε ο θρυλικός φωτογράφος του «ασπρόμαυρου»
Greece· 2025-05-23
Lélia Wanick was Sebastião Salgado's partner and shared his passion for photography, supporting him throughout his career.
Sebastião Salgado, scolpiva in bianco e nero un’umanità epica- Corriere.it
Italy· 2025-05-23Lélia Wanick is the wife of Sebastião Salgado and co-founder of Instituto Terra.
Malária: doença adquirida por Sebastião Salgado em 1990 pode reaparecer anos depois; entendaLiechtenstein· 2025-05-23Lélia Wanick co-founded the Amazonas Images agency with Sebastiao Salgado in 1994.
Index - Kultúr - Meghalt Sebastiao Salgado világhírű fotóművész
Hungary· 2025-05-23
Lelia Wanick was Sebastiao Salgado's life partner who supported him while he pursued photography.
Quién fue Sebastiao Salgado, el fotógrafo brasileño que murió a los 81 años y se encargó de retratar lo mejor y lo peor del planeta Tierra
Uruguay· 2025-05-23
Lelia Wanick is mentioned as Sebastião Salgado's future wife, with whom he had two children.
Großer Zeuge der menschlichen Existenz“: Die Welt trauert um Sebastião Salgado
Luxembourg· 2025-05-23
Lélia Wanick is the wife of Sebastião Salgado and co-founder of Instituto Terra.
Morre Sebastião Salgado, um dos maiores fotógrafos do mundo, aos 81 anos; relembre a trajetóriaLiechtenstein· 2025-05-23
Lélia Wanick is Sebastião Salgado's partner and plays a crucial role in organizing his travels and curating his exhibitions.
Der Starfotograf zeigt ein neues Bildband
Switzerland· 2025-05-23
