Sebastião Salgado: A Legacy Etched in Light and Shadow

Renowned Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado dies at 81. The world mourns the loss of Sebastião Salgado, a Brazilian photographer whose work transcended mere documentation to become a powerful testament to the human spirit and the natural world. Salgado, who passed away today at the age of 81, left behind a legacy that includes iconic photo books such as Êxodos, Terra, Gênesis and Amazônia, each a profound exploration of humanity and its relationship with the environment. His commitment extended beyond the lens; he co-founded the Instituto Terra, a reforestation project in Minas Gerais, planting nearly 3 million trees. 'His work and his legacy continue—like a forest that never stops growing,' said Felipe Machado, analyst at TIMES BRASIL, in a video tribute. Salgado's son, Juliano Salgado, and German filmmaker Wim Wenders collaborated on the documentary "The Salt of the Earth," a fitting tribute to a man who used his art to both document and inspire change.