Dorothea Lange: The faces of The Great Depression
Dorothea Lange, A woman who decided to break the paradigms of an epoch in which photographers did not leave their studios. With the United States summed in the Great Depression
Saul Leiter: Capturing the Beauty of Everyday Life Through Photography
Saul Leiter was a master photographer and painter who captured the beauty of everyday life through his art. His unique vision, use of color, and experimental techniques set him apart as a pioneer in the field of color photography. His legacy continues to inspire and influence photographers today, and his photographs remain a testament to the power of art to capture the beauty and poetry of the world around us.
Vivian Maier: Portraying American society from the shadows
Vivian Maier guarded more than 120,000 negatives and 2,000 unrevealed reels that she never showed anyone. She had been portraying New York and Chicago for over 40 years.
Objectivity vs Subjectivity: Can Photography Ever Be Neutral?
Saying that photography lies is almost a cliché, yet it still ignites heated debates every time society needs to rely on an image to validate history. From Nicéphore Niépce’s first exposure on bitumen to the latest war report captured with a smartphone, nearly two centuries of technical advances, aesthetic conquests, and ethical dilemmas have passed.
Black and White vs Color: Aesthetic Choice or Ethical Statement?
The dilemma between black and white and color has accompanied photography ever since the first chromatic negative appeared in late nineteenth-century laboratories. The issue is far from a purely technical decision because it has accumulated ethical, political and philosophical
Nikon FM2: A Timeless Classic in Film Photography
The Nikon FM2 is a timeless classic in film photography. Its robust construction, versatile lens mount, and reliable performance have made it a favorite among photographers for over 30 years. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced photographer, the FM2 is a camera that will not disappoint.
Nude Photography and the Gallery: Between Censorship and Recognition
Deciding whether a naked body deserves a marble pedestal or a veil of censorship has never been a quiet task. Every gallery that displays a reclining Venus or a photographic nude is the tip of an iceberg shaped by centuries of moral panic, aesthetic canon, and institutional fear.
Ernst Haas: Rebellion of the canons
Defined by many as the world's early master of color photography, Ernst Haas practiced photography as an artist: impressionist and emotional.
The falling soldier: Tales of a civil war by Robert Capa
The falling soldier; Considered as one of the most impressive war photography of all time, in addition to the most symbolic, widespread, studied and discussed of the Spanish Civil War.
Tina Modotti: When art morphs into politics
Pioneer of photojournalism; Tina Modotti was a very multifaceted woman, as photography was not the only thing that characterized her life. Model, actress, nurse and possibly Comintern agent. She sacrificed much of her artistic sense to give a place to her political beliefs.
