Susan Meiselas

Susan Meiselas’ (US,1948) first major photographic essay focused on women doing striptease at New England country fairs. She is best known for her coverage of the insurrection in Nicaragua and her documentation of human rights issues in Latin America, published widely throughout the world. She is the recipient of many awards and grants including the Robert Capa Gold Medal and the Leica Award for Excellence. She is also the President of the Magnum Foundation.