Ut Nick — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Won the 1973 Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Photography and the 1973 World Press Photo of the Year
Worked as a photographer for the Associated Press for over 50 years, retiring in 2017
Captured the iconic 1972 photograph 'The Terror of War' (Napalm Girl), depicting children fleeing a napalm attack during the Vietnam War
His work is included in the collection of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC

Biography

Huỳnh Công Út, known professionally as Nick Ut, is a Vietnamese-American photographer recognized for his impactful photojournalism with the Associated Press. He gained international acclaim for his 1972 photograph, 'The Terror of War,' also known as 'Napalm Girl,' which captured children running from a napalm bombing during the Vietnam War. This iconic image earned him both the 1973 Pulitzer Prize for Spot News Photography and the 1973 World Press Photo of the Year.