Guest Highlight: Michael Collopy
Michael Collopy is one of the preeminent portrait photographers of our time and has gained worldwide recognition for his commissioned portraits of hundreds of public figures. His portfolio includes a vast array of portraits from world leaders such as Pope John Paul ll, Mikhail Gorbachev and 5 U.S. Presidents, to entertainers like Paul McCartney, George Clooney and Bono. In 2001 Collopy released his second book, “Architects of Peace”. Inspired by children rights activist Marian Wright Edelman, Michael photographed 75 of the world’s greatest peacemakers and movers and shakers and asked each one to write a personal statement on the issue of peace. www.michaelcollopyphotography.com
Michael Collopy appearances on KPFK
Michael shares the stories involved in capturing photographs and images of 75 of the world’s greatest peacemakers such as Mother Teresa, Nelson Mandela, Dalai Lama, Jesse Jackson, and more. The peacemakers’ own words accompany their photographs in this large, beautiful and inspiring coffee-table book.