Icons of National Geographic - Afrika Museum
1 May 2016

The Icons of National Geographic

The masterpieces of National Geographic

Who does not know the picture of the Afghan girl with the penetrating glance?

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Ended | This exhibition was on display until 1 May 2016 in the Afrika Museum.

 It is the world famous picture of Steve McCurry; also known as "the Mona Lisa of photography".

Like this picture, there are numerous other photos that have been under the banner of National Geographic. Thanks to a collaboration between Afrika Museum and National Geographic you can admire a selection of those masterpieces in this exhibition.

Ten top photographers: Frans Lanting, Steve McCurry, David Doubilet, Michael Yamashita, Joel Sartore, Jodi Cobb, Michael Nichols, Chris Johns, Annie Griffiths en Paul Nicklen
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