Philip Jones Griffiths
1936–2008 · United Kingdom
Describing war through its human consequences.
The story
Originally a pharmacist, Philip Jones Griffiths became a press photographer and worked extensively in Vietnam. Vietnam Inc. combines his images with a critical argument about the war and its consequences for the population. A Magnum member, he continued a long-term observation of Asia and returned to the traces of conflict. Reportage becomes an investigation in which everyday details complement the immediately dramatic scenes.
Understanding the work
Examine relationships between civilians, soldiers and their surroundings. Read the texts alongside the images: accumulating ordinary situations reveals a system beyond the battle or spectacular event alone.
Key works and series
Vietnam Inc.; photographs of Vietnam and its aftermath; reportage in Asia.
Sources & further exploration
Works in collections.
1 recordsPhotographs to explore on museum and library websites, with titles, dates and processes. Each link opens the collection record and its image where one is available.
