Brazilian Photo Luminary Sebastião Salgado Passes Away at 81

The renowned Brazilian photographer and environmental activist Sebastião Salgado, celebrated for his prize-winning photographs of nature and human experiences, passed away at the age of 81.

The institute Instituto Terra, established by him along with his spouse, verified the news on Friday but refrained from sharing further specifics regarding the conditions surrounding Salango's demise or the location where it occurred.

Instituto Terra stated in a release that Sebastião stands as more than just one of the finest photographers of our era,

Through his lens, he uncovered the world and its paradoxes; his existence ignited the force of impactful change.

Salgado's existence and contributions were showcased in the 2014 documentary "The Salt of the Earth," which was jointly directed by Wim Wenders and his son, Juliano Ribeiro Salgado.

Salgado resided in Paris for an extensive period and began dedicating all his time to photography in 1973, several years following his completion of an economics degree.

His approach is characterized by black-and-white visuals, deep tonal richness, and emotionally charged scenes.

Underprivileged societies were one of his primary focuses.

His notable creations include the recently released series "Amazonia"; "Workers," which showcases manual labor across different parts of the globe; and "Exodus," which captures images of individuals on the move, such as refugees and inhabitants of informal settlements.

Salgado along with his spouse, Lélia Wanick Salgado, established Amazonas Images, which is an agency solely dedicated to managing his portfolio.