Google continues to pay tribute to prominent figures around the world through Google Doodle. Similarly, today we can see a doodle featuring a man holding a camera. And in case you’re wondering who he is, let us tell you that he is the French-Iranian photographer and journalist Abbas Attar.
Who is Abbas Attar?
Google Doodle commemorated the 80th birthday of acclaimed French-Iranian photographer and journalist Abbas Attar on Friday.
The doodle features Attar with his camera prominently displayed in the foreground, against a backdrop that appears to depict a collage of photographs forming the word ‘Google.’ Notably, Attar’s birthday coincides with the Christian festival of Good Friday.
Renowned for his photojournalism and essays documenting conflicts, religions, and the struggles of various communities worldwide, Abbas Attar dedicated his life to capturing societies in turmoil. His signature black-and-white photographs are revered for encapsulating poignant moments frozen in time.
Background:
Born on March 29, 1944, in southeastern Iran, Abbas Attar’s passion for photography blossomed before he relocated to Paris. There, he focused his lens on social developments in emerging nations, shaping his early career trajectory.
Over six decades, Attar’s illustrious career saw him covering wars and revolutions across the globe, including conflicts in Biafra, Bangladesh, Northern Ireland, Vietnam, Bosnia, the Middle East, and apartheid-era South Africa. He garnered international acclaim for his in-depth coverage of the Iranian Revolution of 1978-1979, documenting the rise of religious fundamentalism in his seminal work ‘Iran: the Confiscated Revolution.’
Among his notable publications are ‘Return to Oapan Return to Mexico’ and ‘Journeys Beyond the Mask,’ which offer vivid portrayals of Mexico through Attar’s lens. Additionally, he is credited with chronicling the resurgence of radical Islam from as early as 1987, along with documenting major religions worldwide.
Attar’s enduring legacy as a photographer and journalist continues to inspire and resonate globally, making his 80th birthday a fitting occasion for celebration and reflection.
