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Adolfo Kaminsky, the Guardian Angel Photographer, Dies at 97

The photographer and forger of a thousand lives passed away on Monday, January 9, at the age of 97. A king of false papers, he saved thousands of lives during World War II. He also delivered a remarkable and unknown photographic work.

He was a discreet hero. One of those who act in the shadows. An anonymous guardian angel who gave part of his life to others. The photographer and forger Adolfo Kaminsky died on Monday, January 9, at the age of 97.

He was a figure of the French R...

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