Alex Webb

Alex Webb is an American photographer celebrated for his richly layered, color-drenched street photography, often capturing complex scenes full of light, shadow, and movement. A member of Magnum Photos since 1979, Webb is known for working in challenging, high-energy environments in Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond.

His breakthrough came when he shifted from black-and-white to color in the late 1970s, realizing that the intense hues and chaotic beauty of places like Haiti and Mexico demanded a different approach. Books like “Under a Grudging Sun”, “Crossings”, and “The Suffering of Light” showcase his ability to find order in visual chaos.

Webb’s work is often described as cinematic and emotionally resonant, blending documentary observation with artistic composition.