Through the Lens of War

INCIDENT:
James Nachtwey's photography has recently received lots of attention as his new exhibition titled "The Sacrifice" opens at the 401 Projects in the West Village of New York City. This new exhibition documents the sacrifice being made overseas by medics, physicians, and soldiers in Iraq. Nachtwey's talents was also recently acknowledged by his award of a 2007 TED prize.

World’s Cruelty and Pain, Seen in an Unblinking Lens

Shattered 9/11/2001: a remarkable collection of photographs by photojournalist James Nachtwey

James Nachtwey

MORAL:
It is easy to separate ourselves from the war abroad. Ironically we are disconnected from the reality of the Iraq war even though we experienced the very real reality of 9/11 and knew firsthand how devastating it was to every American. But somehow we are immune to the news stories about the tragic deaths of soldiers or of innocents, or of entire towns being leveled in the Middle East. Nachtwey's work is an important reminder.

"I have been a witness, and these pictures are my testimony. The events I have recorded should not be forgotten and must not be repeated." - James Nachtwey