

It was after several months of travel that he found himself crossing the border into Pakistan. Traveling with little more than a bag of clothes and another of film, he made his way across the subcontinent, exploring the country with his camera. After several years of freelance work, McCurry made his first of what would become many trips to India. This unprecedented journey through the inspiration, life and work of the artist-who has already been recognised with some of the most prestigious awards in the industry-is not to be missed! Get your tickets now for Steve McCurry.Steve McCurry has been one of the most iconic voices in contemporary photography for more than 40 years, with scores of magazine and book covers, over twenty books, and countless exhibitions around the world to his name.īorn in a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he studied film at Pennsylvania State University, before going on to work for a local newspaper. And if, on the one hand, his work encompasses conflicts, endangered cultures, ancient traditions and contemporary culture, on the other hand, he always maintains the human element that made his famous photograph of the Afghan girl such a powerful image. Immerse yourself in the world of this famous and audacious photographer in an unprecedented photography exhibition! With more than 100 large-format photographs, ICONS is one of the most complete retrospectives of the career of Steve McCurry, one of the main international figures in the world of photography over the last 40 years. ❓ Please consult the FAQs of this experience here 🎧 Please remember to bring your own mobile and headphones compatible with your phone in order to scan the QRs underneath the 42 select photographs ♿ Accessibility: the venue is wheelchair accessible 👤 Age requirement: all ages welcome! Free entry for children aged 9 & under

🕒 Opening hours: (last session is 1 hour before closing time 📅 Date: Various dates and times available. 🎬 Watch Steve McCurry testify about his life and experiences as a photographer 🎧 Access audio descriptions from 42 selected photographs to hear the story behind the photo, in Steve McCurry's own words 🗺️ Admire a selection of the most impressive images from his trips to Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and China, among others 📸 Discover over 100 iconic large-format photographs, such as the “Afghan Girl”, Sharbat Gula, who captivated the world on the cover of National Geographic magazine in 1985 🤓 Get to know the man behind the lens as you enter the world of one of the greatest figures in the world of photography 🌟 Celebrate the life and work of Steve McCurry in this international photography exhibition

Learn about his career, his photography, and much more. ICONS is an extraordinary exhibition in Sydney showcasing the work of Steve McCurry, one of the greatest photographers to date.
