Elliot Erwitt was born on the 26th of July in 1928, he is a French-born American photographer and Magnum photos veteran.
He started making photographs at age 15 in the dark room, with his plate camera as his constant companion. Photography was a mask to his shyness snd an expression of his spirit, sarcasm and subtle irony. Elliot has been on his own since the age of 16 and has been earning his own living ever since. He joined Magnum in 1954, starting off with photo reportage for American illustrated magazines, with the intent that the reader would smile and dream the images of the world. After the unfortunate events of the Cold War, Elliot documented the crucial happenings and people such as Richard Nixon and Nikita Khrushchev (leader of Russia and the USSR.) He photographed Richard Nixon when he was running for president. It was one of the dirtiest and nastiest campaigns, and he won. |
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Elliot moved from California to New York and began associating with a group of Magnum photographers.
Robert Capa, co-founder of Magnum Photos wanted Elliot as a permanent member, and so he gained international fame for becoming one of the absolute icons of prestigious agency.
One of Elliot's most famous photographs consists of Richard Nixon pointing a finger at Nikita Khrushchev at an American show held in Moscow where they displayed their latest innovations with household appliances. This event quickly got heated as the two leaders passed sarcastic remarks regarding political beliefs, this led to the moment being nicknamed 'The Kitchen Debate'.
Robert Capa, co-founder of Magnum Photos wanted Elliot as a permanent member, and so he gained international fame for becoming one of the absolute icons of prestigious agency.
One of Elliot's most famous photographs consists of Richard Nixon pointing a finger at Nikita Khrushchev at an American show held in Moscow where they displayed their latest innovations with household appliances. This event quickly got heated as the two leaders passed sarcastic remarks regarding political beliefs, this led to the moment being nicknamed 'The Kitchen Debate'.