The association “Viena Diena.lv” invited world-renowned American photographer and photojournalist David Burnett to the international photo conference “Vision & Voices: Photography for a Connected World”, held in Liepāja on August 29–30, 2025.
David Burnett is a true legend of photography with more than 70 years of experience. Throughout his career, he has documented dozens of historic events – from the Olympic Games to the daily lives of U.S. presidents and other world leaders, as well as behind-the-scenes moments of musicians and prominent public figures. His work is characterized by deep human insight, exceptional compositional mastery, and an unmatched ability to be present at defining moments in history. Burnett’s photographs have received widespread international recognition and many prestigious awards.
“Vision & Voices 2025” serves as a platform where world-class photographers, academics, visual arts professionals, and representatives of the creative industries come together to discuss the role of photography in today’s world and the place of photographers within it.
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