VISUAL THOUGHTS 视觉观点

“…an exceptionally talented photographer.” Jon Sawyer | Director of Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting

“Sean embodies a rare combination of a scientist’s mind and an artist’s eye.” Miki Johnson | Editor | liveBooks

“[on Gallagher's work]…stylistically powerful and journalistically relevant.” David Alan Harvey | Magnum Photos

“[on Gallagher's work]…Some of the most striking images on display at December’s Copenhagen climate change conference” | BBC World Service

“Sean has shown how it is possible to find ways to cover stories you are passionate about.” Phil Coomes | BBC News Online

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Sean Gallagher is a British photographer, based in China for the past 4 years.

Graduating in Zoology from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in England in 2002, he subsequently changed career direction into photography.

To date he has lived and worked across the world, spending extended periods of time in locations as diverse as Japan, Brazil, New Zealand, China, the United Arab Emirates and various European nations. His most recent work has specialised on social and environmental issues in Asia, with specific emphasis on China. He is one of the few photographers to have photographed in the reclusive state of North Korea, working undercover on-assignment.

His recent photographic achievements include:

Shortlisted at the Lumix Festival for Young Photojournalists in Multimedia Category (2010). Nominee at  Photography Masters Cup (2010) in Nature Category. Recipient of travel grant from The Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting (2009). Honourable mention at the Earth Journalism Awards at COP15 (2009). First recipient of the David Alan Harvey Fund for Emerging Photographers (2008). Regional Nominee (UK) for World Press Joop Swart Masterclass (2007+2010). Sponsorship recipient from FujiFilmUK to continue documentary work in China (2006). Selected to undertake a 1-year paid internship at the prestigious photojournalism agency Magnum Photos (2004-2005). Shortlisted as part of the Ian Parry Scholarship for Young Photojournalists (2003).

His work has been published internationally, appearing in print with publications including;

National Geographic China, TIME Magazine (Europe), The Guardian (UK), The independent (UK), Marie Claire (China), Die Zeit (Germany), The Globe & Mail (Canada), NEED magazine (USA), The Ecologist (UK), The Handelsblatt (Germany), The British Journal of Photography, Photo Pro Magazine (UK) and The Sunday Herald Magazine (UK).

His notable online publications include work with;

The New York Times, The Digital Journalist, BBC News Online, openDemocracy.net, FOTO8, The Asia Society and China Dialogue.net

He has had work exhibited as part of group exhibitions at ;

HOST Gallery (London), The Paramount Theatre (Virginia, USA), Proud Gallery (London), The Tom Blau Gallery (London), Villa Braida in Mogliano Veneto (Italy)

He has given public speaking engagements with institutions such as;

The Shanghai World Expo, The Climate Institute, American University, Georgetown University, Kent State University and with the BBC World Service.