James Nachtwey - Testimony 30 March - 20 June 2007

Rwanda, Afghanistan, Bosnia, Northern Ireland, Romania, Somalia, Chechnya – for over 20 years, James Nachtwey has been taking photographs in the crisis regions of the world. He is one of the most influential and most-published contemporary photographers documenting wars, disasters and their consequences. His photographs allow us to see into the backgrounds of power and reduce anonymous horror to individual fates. The images lend unforgettable faces to abstract crises, faces that boldly demand humanitarian assistance. Despite their documentary intent, Nachtwey’s photographs are not snapshots; they show artistic method. The object is brought out clearly, perfect in terms of technique and composition. The photographs are aesthetically pleasing, works of art, but their contents are shocking and repulsive. The exhibition is extended with a number of recently made pictures.

This exhibition was made possible thanks to NCDO.
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