Photojournalist Peter Turnley's "The Unseen Gulf War"

"As we approach the distinct possibility of another war, a thought comes to mind. The photographs that I made do not, in themselves, represent any personal political judgment or point of view with respect to the politics and the right or wrong of the first Gulf War. What they do represent is a part of a more accurate picture of what really does happen in war. I feel it is important and that citizens have the right to see these images. This is not to communicate my point of view, but so viewers as citizens can be offered a better opportunity to consider the whole picture and consequences of that war and any war. I feel that it is part of my role as a photojournalist to offer the viewer the opportunity to draw from as much information as possible, and develop his or her own judgment."
[Digital Journalist]

Comments

[James Leigh]

Dear Peter,

I am a documentary journalist and I have just started a fledgeling media company called Revolver Digital.

One of our first projects is going to be an exhibition called 'Iraq Photo' to raise money for an Iraqi charity or UNICEF.

I hoped we might be able to talk or exchange a few emails to discuss your work and perhaps your participation in the exhibition.

sincerely

James Leigh
London
+44 (0) 7968 446 715