Meeting with Steve McCurry
During this captivating talk, legendary photographer Steve McCurry will explore his unique approach to visual storytelling, unveiling the passion and purpose behind some of his most iconic images. His deep empathy and connection with the human experience are the driving forces that have shaped his extraordinary body of work.
You’ll gain insight into:
- How the art of storytelling has guided his photographic journey and contributed to the creation of his most renowned images;
- The significance of forging authentic connections with his subjects to capture profound and intimate human moments;
- The internal dialogue that fuels his ability to convey raw, emotional narratives through the lens;
- His masterful use of composition, color, and emotion to craft timeless photographs that resonate across generations.
Take advantage of this event to plan a weekend in Siena and fully experience the exhibitions and events of the Siena Awards Festival.
Info
Location: Teatro dei Rinnovati |
Piazza del Campo, 1 – Siena
Date: 26 september 2025
Time: 6:45 pm
Photographer Biography: Born in Philadelphia in 1950, Steve McCurry graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1974 with a degree in Cinematography and Theater. He began his career as a freelance photographer in the late 1970s, working in India and Afghanistan—two countries with which his work would become deeply associated.
The turning point in his career came in 1979, when he managed to enter the Afghan territories controlled by the mujahideen shortly before the Soviet invasion. To smuggle out his photographs, he famously hid rolls of film by sewing them into his clothes.
McCurry’s color images, which masterfully blend reportage, travel photography, and social commentary, have been published in numerous international magazines. However, his name is most famously linked to one iconic image: The Afghan Girl, photographed in a refugee camp near Peshawar, Pakistan. Published on the cover of National Geographic in 1985, it is widely regarded as the most recognizable photograph in history and the magazine’s most famous cover of all time.
