Steve McCurry's Children Exhibition at Palazzo dei Priori, Fermo
A new exhibition titled 'Steve McCurry – Children' opens at Palazzo dei Priori in Fermo, Italy, running until May 4, 2025. Curated by Biba Giacchetti as part of the 'Il Tempo delle Mostre' cycle, the show features fifty photographs by Magnum photographer Steve McCurry spanning five decades. The images capture children from around the world, including Myanmar, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Cuba, France, and India. McCurry's work highlights moments of daily life in diverse social contexts, emphasizing the shared fragility of childhood. Notable among the works is the iconic portrait of the Afghan girl in a refugee camp. McCurry expressed hope that children can change the world through their capacity for joy and play.
Key facts
- Exhibition titled 'Steve McCurry – Children' at Palazzo dei Priori, Fermo
- Runs until May 4, 2025
- Curated by Biba Giacchetti
- Part of 'Il Tempo delle Mostre' cycle
- Fifty photographs by Steve McCurry
- Spans five decades of McCurry's career
- Features children from Myanmar, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Cuba, France, India
- Includes the iconic Afghan girl portrait
Entities
Artists
- Steve McCurry
- Biba Giacchetti
Institutions
- Palazzo dei Priori
- Magnum Photos
Locations
- Fermo
- Italy
- Myanmar
- Afghanistan
- Lebanon
- Cuba
- France
- India
- L'Avana
- Beirut