Legend of Photojournalism in Basel: Peter Turnley in Basel

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He photographed the fall of the Berlin Wall, the democracy movement at Tiananmen Square in 1989, and numerous geopolitical upheavals of the last four decades:
The renowned American photojournalist Peter Turnley is coming to Basel on Friday, October 16, 2026, for an exclusive evening. Peter Turnley
Peter Turnley is considered one of the most influential visual chroniclers of contemporary history worldwide. His photographs have graced 43 covers of Newsweek and have appeared in leading media such as National Geographic, LIFE, Stern, or Paris Match. He has been honored multiple times with awards from World Press Photo and the Overseas Press Club Award. Turnley has reported from war and crisis zones from the Gulf War, Bosnia, and Rwanda to Afghanistan and Iraq; he accompanied Nelson Mandela's release and was at Ground Zero after September 11, 2001. He is also known for his poetic, humanistic street and documentary photography – especially for his iconic black-and-white images from Paris, collected among others in the photo book French Kiss – A Love Letter to Paris. In Basel, Peter Turnley will give personal insights into his life's work, speak about ethics and courage in photojournalism, and then answer questions from the audience.

Highlights

• Exclusive evening with Peter Turnley
• Insights into his life's work and photojournalism
• Date: October 16, 2026

General Information

The renowned photojournalist Peter Turnley is coming to Basel to talk about his experiences and ethics in photojournalism. The event will take place at the Alte Markthalle and offers the audience the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about his iconic works.

Location

Steinentorberg 20, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

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