As per our current Database, Sebastiao Salgado is still alive (as per Wikipedia, Last update: May 10, 2020).
Currently, Sebastiao Salgado is 80 years, 2 months and 26 days old. Sebastiao Salgado will celebrate 81rd birthday on a Saturday 8th of February 2025. Below we countdown to Sebastiao Salgado upcoming birthday.
| Popular As | Sebastiao Salgado |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Age | 80 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | February 8, 1944 (Brazil) |
| Birthday | February 8 |
| Town/City | Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazil |
Sebastiao Salgado’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.
Sebastiao Salgado was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.
Award-winning Photographer known for such photojournalism projects as Migrations, Sahel: The End of the Road, and Genesis. His socially-themed documentary projects often focus on the plight of workers in third-world countries.
After studying economics at the University of Sao Paulo, he worked for the International Coffee Organization. It was during his worldwide travels with this organization that he first became interested in photography.
He received the 1993 Royal Photographic Society medal and fellowship.
He established a photography agency called Amazonas Images with his wife, Lelia Wanick Salgado.
He and Australian Artist Ken Done both became UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors.
