W. Eugene Smith
W. Eugene Smith was an influential American photojournalist celebrated for his poignant and unflinching documentary photography. His most notable works include the photo essays on the aftermath of World War II and the Minamata disease crisis in Japan, where he captured the suffering of affected families. Smith's dedication to his subjects and his ability to convey deep human emotion through photography have made him a key figure in the history of photojournalism.
Born on Dec 30, 1918 (106 years old)
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W. Eugene Smith's photograph of a woman in Minamata is compared to Christian imagery by Sontag.
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