In 1958, a year before the revolution, Magnum wanted to send me to Cuba because they had contacts with the rebels. I'd just spent six months in South America and said 'No', so I missed everything. Rene Burri americacontactcuba Change image and share on social
For me, Picasso was the ultimate man. He taught me that photography is all about how you approach an image: what you do and what you don't do. He inspired me to go beyond what you think is in front of you. Rene Burri approachfrontimage share on social
I suddenly had to chase after my pictures... Pictures are like taxis during rush hour - if you're not fast enough, someone else will get there first. Rene Burri chasefasthour Change image and share on social
If you are truly successful in capturing the pulse of life, then you can speak of a good photograph. Rene Burri capturegoodlife Change image and share on social
I lived and grew up in the black and white period of photojournalism. Rene Burri blackgrowlive Change image and share on social
One of these days, I'm going to publish a book of all the pictures I did not take. It is going to be a huge hit. Rene Burri bookdayhit Change image and share on social
Everyone takes pictures, so you need to have your own opinion. Rene Burri opinionpicturetake Change image and share on social
