Italian photographer
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]
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
- 2002: Pesaresi Prize, Festival Foto[citation needed]
- 2003: Infinity Award for Photojournalism, the International Center of Photography[4]
- 2004: Feature Photography Award, the Overseas Press Club[5]
- 2004: Magazine Photographer of the Year, Best of Journalism Contest, National Press Photographers Association[5]
- 2004: Honorable Mention, Oskar Barnack Award[6]
- 2002/2004: Several citations at the Pictures of the Year International Award[citation needed]
- 2012: First prize, General News category (singles), World Press Photo, Amsterdam[7][8]
- 2016: Guggenheim Fellowship from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, New York City[9][10]
Exhibitions
Publications
Collections
Majoli's work is held in the following permanent collection:
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