Gideon Mendel

Gideon Mendel (born 31 August 1959) is a South African photographer, based in London. His work engages with contemporary social issues of global concern. It was his work as a 'struggle photographer' during the final years of apartheid in the 1980s that first brought attention to his work. Quotes I like to open people’s eyes. I like to tell stories and to make real what you often see as statistics. I’m translating and transmitting the message to the world. https://geographical.co.uk/climate-change/geophotographer-gideon-mendel photography is a small voice, it’s quite limited,’ I have seen photography as a medium that can act in the world. I am very moved by the people I meet. Especially how they help themselves in this situation. I met fascinating people. I only photograph them, but they leave deep marks in me. https://amp.dw.com/en/drowning-world-gideon-mendels-images-capture-the-depths-of-climate-change/a-43928725?utm External links Category:1959 births Category:Living people Category:Photographers from South Africa Category:Photographers from England Category:People from Johannesburg Category:Authors from South Africa