David Seymour Audrey Hepburn. Paris, France. 1956.
“David Seymour (Chim), one of Magnum Photos’ four founders, was a legendary photojournalist who produced some of the most memorable images of the 20th century
(...) . He was especially skilled at building a close enough connection with his subjects to elicit their participation and empathy. His Children of War project, commissioned by UNESCO in 1948, brought to light World War II orphans who struggled to cope with their injuries and limited resources. They are powerful images that remain vivid reminders of our need to help refugees and others who have suffered in natural or human-made crisis’.
Chim’s capacity to connect with people, and indeed humanize them, also translated to Hollywood superstars such as Sophia Loren, Kirk Douglas, Gina Lollobrigida, Ingrid Bergman and Audrey Hepburn. This tranquil moment shows Audrey Hepburn in deep concentration at a ballet studio. Chim captured her quiet intensity, self-confidence and graceful composure.”
– Ben Shneiderman, nephew of David Seymour © David Seymour | Magnum Photos
