Alex Majoli

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Alex Majoli (born 1971) [1] is an Italian photographer known for his documentation of war and conflict. He is a member of Magnum Photos. Majoli's work focuses on the human condition and the theater within our daily lives. [2] [3]

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Life and work

Majoli was born in Ravenna, Italy. [1] He attended the Art Institute in Ravenna.[ citation needed ]

Majoli lived in New York City for 14 years, after which he moved to Sicily. [1] He has been a member of Magnum Photos since 2001 and was its president from 2011 to 2014. [1]

Awards

Exhibitions

Publications

Collections

Majoli's work is held in the following permanent collection:

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References

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  2. Dickerman, Kenneth (4 March 2019). "All the world's a stage in these photos of the 'theater of life'". Washington Post. ISSN   0190-8286 . Retrieved 2021-05-08.
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