[Lightstalkers] PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:52:24 +0000

1936-2008 He was, uncategoricaly, one of my heros. a towering beacon of light, a wave of empassioned, righteous, moral music in a world drowned by its own deafness.... he sang out against the darkness until his final day... philip jones griffith, an unmeasurable loss.... my condolences and thoughts go out to his family, daughters, friends and colleagues...

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:48:49 +0000

my condolences

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:50:54 +0000

Magnum In Motion just posted a new page today on "War". PJG (obviously) is one of four photographers featured.

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:53:54 +0000

http://inmotion.magnumphotos.com/essays/warsgriffiths.aspx here it is

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:15:35 +0000

Here is a Spring 2008 interview and slideshow from Aperture: http://www.aperture.org/jonesgriffiths/

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:25:43 +0000

Magnum cannot be relied upon for direction. There are in fact two Magnums today--Real Magnum and Magnum Lite.
Real photography is a wonderfully inclusive, democratic medium, whereas "art photography" is more often a private pursuit by conmen.

Any discussion of "art" soon sinks into a quagmire of lexicological mud. To invoke Occam's razor, "art" is a form of communication that embodies form and content and the melding of both produces effective works...and by "content" I mean a message. Content alone is propaganda; form alone is wallpaper.

--Phiiip Jones Griffiths, interview in Aperture 190, Spring 2008

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:31:26 +0000

a fantastic human being....in one session he taught me so much about life with such ease and humor....what a fantastic human being and great teacher.....i will always cherish those moments.....and never give up his advice...thank you sir..

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:56:38 +0000

my condolences to this great person and photojournalist too...

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 15:59:52 +0000

http://www.magnumphotos.com http://www.magnumphotos.com/Archive/C.aspx?VP=XSpecific_MAG.PhotographerDetail_VPage&l1=0&pid=2K7O3R149GCO&nm=Philip%20Jones%20Griffiths

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:15:04 +0000

an inspirational photographer and a giant of a human being. he will be missed.

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:19:30 +0000

Philip will remain for ever a beacon of integrity for all of us, outstanding photographer and a fantastic person. He fought and worked hard until his last hours, high spirited as always... Thank you mister Philip. B.

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:22:52 +0000

Dear all, For a remembrance of Philip Jones Griffiths from Magnum please visit http://blog.magnumphotos.com/2008/03/philip_jones_griffiths_1936-2008.html Martin

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:49:52 +0000

He was one of the biggest photographers of our time. An example of professional and person.

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:52:31 +0000

A great man. His books are high on my wishlist for my b-day.

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:34:48 +0000

Dear all, we are trying to collect reactions and condolences to Philip Jones Griffiths passing in one place in order to be able to forward everything to his family and to express the communities feelings. It would be great if you would post your's in addition to the Magnum Blog at: http://blog.magnumphotos.com/2008/03/philip_jones_griffiths_1936-2008.html Thank you very much, Martin

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:23:27 +0000

Martin: I'm working on something now...i'll leave it there tonight! all the best bob

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:49:54 +0000

An absolute legend. Vietnam Inc was one of the first photo books I ever bought, and one of the most inspirational. I'll be pulling it out from the bookshelves again tonight.

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 01:01:30 +0000

I went to Philip's recent presentation at Frontline Club and came away feeling deeply moved by his photographs and sincerity. He was one of the greats and I hope he'll be remembered both for his photography and for what he had to say.

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:14:08 +0000

Another reference both in work and integrity is lost. Thank you, Sir. My thoughts go to his family and friends. Cheers, Armando

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:00:06 +0000

A great photographer & a gentleman. A fine ambassador for the profession. It's a huge loss. My condolences to his family.

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:46:01 +0000

A sad loss. Vietnam Inc was such an amazing book to describe war in all its bureaucratic absurdity. Nothing else came close in the last 40 years. Which is a real shame, as superpowers are still throwing their weight around like it was 1969. Absurdity continues.

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:42:54 +0000

He was kindly and sweet and funny in person. A giant among us. A rare human being.

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 10:56:55 +0000

!http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd197/afalifice/IMG_7385.jpg?t=1206010556! Philip looking at contact sheets in his apartment - 13.02.08 I love you and will never forget you.. Thank you for everything

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:11:08 +0000

I am very sad to hear about his loss to the world of photojournalism. may his soul rest in peace in heaven.. Miss him

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:22:12 +0000

Recently found this on YouTube: http://youtube.com/watch?v=x58wqDBKydg http://youtube.com/watch?v=_U_KzIvE5pk

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:30:17 +0000

PJ Grif. You will be missed and not forgotten.

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:22:12 +0000

MIM on PJ Griffiths: http://inmotion.magnumphotos.com/essays/warsgriffiths.aspx

Re: PHILIP JONES GRIFFITHS: 1936 - 2008

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:52:24 +0000

Bob-thanks for starting this thread. It was the first I'd heard of PJG's passing. I knew he was terribly ill, but you never expect it. Many thanks again.