The Photographers
Seamus Murphy
Seamus Murphy began photographing Afghanistan in 1994, and his new book A Darkness Visible: Afghanistan, is a classic on the rise of the Taliban and the impact of U.S. invasion. For two decades, he has worked extensively in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Latin America and most recently America on an ongoing project during what he calls “a nervous and auspicious time.” His accolades include six World Press Photo Awards. Murphy blends humour and irony with deep insight. “Photography,” he says,“is part history, part magic.”
Recent work by
Seamus Murphy
The Words That Maketh Murder
by Seamus MurphyOver the next twelve days we will be featuring a new music video featuring PJ Harvey...
Phoenix: Afghanistan 1994-2010
by Seamus MurphySeamus Murphy returned to Afghanistan in June 2010 and photographed some of the places he had...
Books by
Seamus Murphy
Afghanistan is a collection of stunning, lyrical photographs
from an acclaimed, prize-winning photojournalist. From 1994 to
2006, Seamus Murphy photographed the effects of the Taliban regime,
the tumultuous years of civil war, and the historical elections
following the fall of the Taliban. Alongside scenes