JAMES NACHTWEY

WILLAS contemporary is proud to represent the iconic photographer James Nachtwey. With a career spanning over four decades, Nachtwey has become renowned for his powerful and thought-provoking images that capture the human condition in times of conflict and crisis.

His work has been featured in countless publications and exhibitions around the world, and his impact on the field of photojournalism is immeasurable. As a gallery committed to showcasing cutting-edge contemporary art, we are honoured to have Nachtwey as part of our roster of artists. We look forward to sharing his extraordinary vision with our audiences and continuing to celebrate his remarkable legacy.

James Nachtwey is a renowned American photojournalist who has dedicated his life to capturing the horrors of war and social injustice through his powerful and haunting images. Born in Syracuse, New York in 1948, Nachtwey studied art history and political science at Dartmouth College before beginning his career as a photographer.

In the early 1980s, Nachtwey began covering conflicts in Central America, including the civil wars in Nicaragua and El Salvador. He later documented the fall of the Berlin Wall and the reunification of Germany, as well as the Gulf War and the conflict in Bosnia.

Nachtwey's work has been published in major news outlets such as Time, Newsweek, and National Geographic, and he has received numerous awards for his photography, including the Robert Capa Gold Medal and the World Press Photo of the Year.

In addition to his war photography, Nachtwey has also documented social issues such as poverty, famine, and the AIDS epidemic. He has worked with organizations such as Doctors Without Borders and has been a member of the photo agency Magnum since 1986.

Nachtwey's photographs are known for their raw and emotional impact, often capturing the human toll of war and conflict. Nachtwey's images focus on the impact of injustice and violence, yet they evoke a sense of compassion and sympathy. Within large-scale historical events of global impact, he documents intimate moments of humanity. His photographs can appear to have a formal completeness, but they are spontaneous, intuitive and often composed in a fraction of a second.

His images have been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, and his book "Inferno" features a collection of the most powerful photographs from his career.

Despite the trauma and danger he has faced in his work, Nachtwey remains committed to using his photography to raise awareness and provoke change.

"I have been a witness, and these pictures are my testimony. The events I have recorded should not be forgotten and must not be repeated."