Horst Faas
Photographer and journalist, Pulitzer Prize
Born
1933
92 years ago
Died
May 10th, 2012
13 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Germany
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A prominent photographer and journalist, contributed extensively to coverage of the Vietnam War. Worked for the Associated Press in the 1960s and 1970s, capturing powerful images that depicted the harsh realities of war. His photographs were published worldwide, garnering attention for their stark portrayal of conflict. Received numerous awards for his work, including the Pulitzer Prize for Photography in 1965. Continued to document significant global events throughout his career, influencing visual journalism.
Won the Pulitzer Prize for Photography in 1965
Documented the Vietnam War extensively
Worked with the Associated Press
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