First of all, let me admit that I first came across Jimmy Nelson from the criticisms of his work. Historians, human rights advocates and tribal leaders all think Jimmy is just another photographer on a long list of people who have otherized native peoples. Even the title of his work, "Before They Pass Away" is insulting. Davi Kopenawa, spokesman of the Yanomami tribe in Brazil and known as the “Dalai Lama of the Rainforest” said:
So why do I care about posting these? Well I think the style is great and I'd love to steal it and work with people who aren't marginalized, or threatened. Just everyday folks who live and work and deserve the heroic treatment just because humanity is so interesting. I don't know. Maybe I shouldn't, but I think this work is visually stunning."It’s outrageous! We are not passing away but struggling to survive. Industrialized society is trying to destroy us in the name of ‘progress’, but we will keep defending our lands and contributing to the protection of the planet."
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