Bruno Barbey

Bruno Barbey (born 1941) is a French photographer and photojournalist. He is best known for his work with Magnum Photos, the world-renowned cooperative of photographers.

Barbey was born in Morocco in 1941 and grew up in France. He studied at the École des Arts et Métiers in Paris, where he developed an interest in photography. After graduating, he began working as a freelance photographer for various magazines and newspapers. In 1965, he joined Magnum Photos and quickly established himself as one of its most important members.

Throughout his career, Barbey has traveled extensively to capture images from around the world. His work has been featured in numerous publications including Life Magazine, The New York Times Magazine, and National Geographic. He has also published several books of his photographs including The Face of South Africa (1985), India: A Celebration of Independence (1995), and The World From My Window (2005).

Barbey's photographs are characterized by their vivid colors and strong composition. He often focuses on capturing the beauty of everyday life, from street scenes to landscapes to portraits of people from all walks of life. His work has been exhibited widely throughout Europe and North America, including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.

In addition to his photographic work, Barbey has also served as a professor at various universities around the world including Harvard University and the University of California at Berkeley. He continues to be an active member of Magnum Photos today, traveling around the world to capture images that tell stories about our times.