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Jean Mohr
Jean Mohr: A Lifelong Witness to Humanity’s Crises Jean Mohr (13 September 1925 in Geneva, Switzerland – 3 November 2018 in Collonge-Bellerive) stands as a profoundly significant figure in the history of documentary photography. His career, spanning nearly eight decades, wasn't defined by stylistic trends or fleeting fashions but rather by an unwavering commitment to bearing witness to some of humanity’s most challenging moments – refu
gee crises, displacement, and the enduring struggles of Palestinian communities. Born into a family deeply affected by the rise of Nazism, Mohr’s early life instilled in him a profound respect for human dignity and a keen awareness of social injustice. This formative experience would shape his artistic trajectory, leading him to dedicate his lens to documenting those marginalized and displaced by conflict and political upheaval. He in…
