Steve Schapiro
Steve Schapiro (1934 – January 15, 2022) was an American photographer. He is known for his photographs of key moments of the civil rights movement such as the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom or the Selma to Montgomery marches.[1][2] He is also known for his portraits of celebrities.[3]
Steve Schapiro | |||
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Born |
New York City, New York, U.S. | ||
Died | (aged 87) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||
Occupation | Photographer | ||
Years active | 1961–2022 | ||
Website | steveschapiro |
Schapiro died from pancreatic cancer at his home in West Ridge, Chicago, Illinois on January 15, 2022, at the age of 87.[4]
References
- ↑ Steve Schapiro: Heroic Times – in pictures. 19 December 2017. . https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2017/dec/19/steve-schapiro-heroic-times-in-pictures. Retrieved 2022-01-17.
- ↑ "Biography". A.galerie. Archived from the original on March 5, 2014. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Steve Scharpino, Then and Now". Time. http://lightbox.time.com/2012/11/20/steve-schapiro-then-and-now-rare-images-from-a-photography-legend/#1l. Retrieved March 4, 2014.
- ↑ Barnes, Mike; Barnes, Mike (17 January 2022). "Steve Schapiro, Acclaimed Photojournalist, Dies at 87". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved 2022-01-17.