Street After Street

In 1978, a thirty-year-old photographer arrives in Nicaragua during the revolutionary insurrection. This foundational journey marks the birth of a unique perspective on committed photojournalism. The Henri Cartier-Bresson Foundation sheds light on this documentary work where images, once captured, emancipate to become popular icons. The exhibition traces a fascinating process: how a war photograph transforms into a political symbol and then a mural by the hands of citizens. Through prints of remarkable force, we observe the tension of the battles and the resilience of a people. This presentation highlights a profound reflection on the ethics of the image and its lasting impact on global collective memory. It’s an essential encounter to understand the power of visual testimony and the transformation of historical narratives beyond the simple photographic frame.