Why McCurry Doesn’t Owe Anyone Royalties for Afghan Girl

Italy— Sharbat Gulla will now call the Mediterranean country her home. For those unaware of who Gulla is, that's likely because you'll best know her for being Afghan Girl. She's the 12-year-old refugee who stared down the lens of world-famous photographer Steve McCurry.

The portrait went what we would today call viral, and National Geographic was the platform to spread its power. Any time Gulla comes up in the news, so does McCurry's contribution to her story, with many showing their destain for the success he's being able to enjoy because of it. .

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2021-12-1 08:00

Источник: thephoblographer.com

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