Revolutionary Quote for the Day – Sebastiao Salgado

”Before becoming a photographer,” Salgado firmly believes, “it is essential to have an education, an understanding for the world in sociological, political, economic and historical terms. Then there is no limit to the photography. To be a photographer is to be able to transmit a certain understanding of the world.”

Quote taken from the current issue of PDN (The Legends Issue, Jan 08.) Article/ Interview by Peter Hamilton

Sebastiao Salgado