Christopher Anderson

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He is one of the most widely published photographers of his generation. Christopher Anderson accumulates awards, exhibitions and successful publications. A member of the prestigious Magnum Photos agency from 2005 to 2023, he regularly collaborates with The New York Times, The New Yorker and New York Magazine, and is renowned for his reports from conflict zones. In 2000, his work took a decisive turn when he documented the perilous crossing of 44 Haitians aboard a makeshift boat - a harrowing tale that earned him the Robert Capa Gold Medal. From then on, his approach took on a rare emotional intensity, whether he was photographing presidents, cultural icons or everyday moments. The arrival of his first child in 2008 transformed his approach: he moved away from war zones to explore family intimacy. This shift gave rise to an iconic trilogy (Son, Pia, Marion). Now a French citizen, Christopher Anderson works as a photographer and filmmaker, navigating between portraiture, fashion and documentary in a resolutely personal approach.