MADRID — Famed U.S. war photographer James Nachtwey has been awarded Spain’s prestigious Princess of Asturias communications and humanities prize.
Nachtwey was described as an “insightful witness of human suffering,” in a statement from organizers Thursday who classified him as one of the world’s most renowned and respected photojournalists and war photographers.
The 68-year-old, of Syracuse, NY., has been a contract photographer with Time Magazine since 1984 and was a member of Magnum photo agency from 1986 until 2001. He has covered wars and conflicts in Central America, the Middle East and Africa.
The 50,000-euro ($56,000) award is one of eight handed out yearly by a foundation named for Crown Princess Leonor. Others include the arts, sport and scientific research.
The awards are presented each fall in the northern city of Oviedo. TVJ