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Elliott Erwitt

The Aesthetics of the Comic Moment: Elliott Erwitt and Photojournalistic Humanism in the 20th Century

Portrait of Elliott Erwitt. © 2017 Giorgio Gatti

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Introduction

Elliott Erwitt represents one of the most monumental and influential figures in the history of 20th-century documentary photography and photojournalism. A historic member of the renowned Magnum Photos agency, Erwitt transcended the traditional boundaries of pure reportage to forge a unique visual language, characterized by a subtle irony, profound humanist empathy, and a keen inclination for capturing the everyday absurd.

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