Afghan Girl
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Oct 25, 2026
Glyn LavenderHOST
There'd be some experience, wouldn't it, huh? Yeah.
Glyn LavenderHOST
So for those who don't know who Steve McCurry is, he's the guy who shot the very famous portrait Afghan Girl.
Glyn LavenderHOST
Yep.
Glyn LavenderHOST
So you might not know him, but you'd probably definitely recognise the picture.
Tim MayHOST
It's tightness and brevity that can sometimes get a point across.
Tim MayHOST
So this famous portrait here, or Steve McCurry's portrait, known as Afghan Girl, is highly controversial.
Tim MayHOST
Her name is actually Sharbat Gula, and it's, since it's been taken in 1984, it's become very controversial.
Tim MayHOST
People have asked questions about, "What is it for a girl like this to become famous without being asked?" Raises ethical questions about consent and exploitation.