Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Monday, August 11, 2008

Samuel Fosso gives an interview

The great photographer Samuel Fosso, from Cameroon, has dedicated his life to creating self-portraits. Using himself as a subject, he conveys socio-political ideas and depicts key figures from particular moments in history. He is one the most prominent names in contemporary African photography. He gave a talk at the Alianza Francesa de Buenos Aires.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Details from Buenos Aires




El Caminito, in the colorful La Boca district.
In Argentina they serve coffee with a small glass of carbonated water.
Meats on the window at a steakhouse in the Recoleta district.

"La Super Gaby"


From the series "Mujeres Pintadas.," by Argentinian photographer Sergio Fasola, on display at the Salón Nacional Santa Fe, part of this year's Encuentros Abiertos de Fotografia - Festival de la Luz in Buenos Aires.

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Eyes To Fly With




These are four of the dozens of images present at Graciela Iturbide's exhibit at the Centro Cultural Recoleta in Buenos Aires. From top to bottom: "Tonalá, Tehuantepec," "Angel Woman," "Our Lady of the Iguanas" and "Self-portait with the Seri."

Graciela Iturbide

Such a blissful moment it was to meet one of photography's greats, the world renowned beautiful Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide. She was in Buenos Aires for the release of her newest book - "Ojos para Volar" - at the Centro Cultural Recoleta. Graciela was delightful and very generous with her time.

Friday, August 8, 2008

XV Encuentros Abiertos de Fotografia


I am delighted to have been able to attend this year's Encuentros Abiertos de Fotografia, an internationally acclaimed photography festival in Buenos Aires. Present were fantastic photographers from all corners of the world, including the Norwegian Bjorn Sterri, who dedicates his life to documenting his family. I had a wonderful time learning all about his passion for photography and for life. The two images included here are from his series "Memories from Water."