Manuel Álvarez Bravo (1902 - 2002)

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Manuel Álvarez Bravo

Manuel Álvarez Bravo was an Mexican visionary photographer whose work vividly illustrates the cultural heritage of Latin America. His unique perspective on life and superb photographic skills have inspired generations of photographers around the world.

Alvarez Bravo was known for his experiments with light and shadows, composition and form. His surreal photographs were often full of mystery and enigma, while also reflecting the difficulties and contradictions of Mexican society in the first half of the 20th century.

Alvarez Bravo's work marvellously combined aesthetic beauty with profound social context. His work is not only inspiring in its beauty but also a reminder of the importance of preserving peoples' cultural heritage and history.

Date and place of birt:3 february 1902, México, Mexico
Date and place of death:19 october 2002, México, Mexico
Nationality:Mexico
Period of activity: XX, XXI century
Specialization:Artist, Photographer, Portraitist
Genre:Cityscape photography, Documentary photography, Genre art, Nude art, Portrait, Street Photography
Art style:Realism, Surrealism
Technique:Gelatin silver print, Photographic printing

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Frida Kahlo (1907 - 1954)
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Alberto Gironella (1929 - 1999)
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Gabriel Fernández Ledesma (1900 - 1983)
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Samuel J. Herman (1936 - 2020)
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Carmen Mondragón (1893 - 1978)
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Alfredo Ramos Martinez (1871 - 1946)
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Fermín Revueltas Sánchez (1901 - 1935)
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Elizabeth Catlett (1915 - 2012)
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Gabriel Orozco (1962)
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Victor Lvovich Kibalchich (Serge) (1890 - 1947)
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Hans Baluschek (1870 - 1935)
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Idelle Lois Weber (1932 - 2020)
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Madeleine Carpentier (1865 - 1949)
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Conrad Wimmer (1844 - 1905)
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Shimon Holloshi (1857 - 1918)
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Victor Schramm (1865 - 1929)
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Alfred de Knyff (1819 - 1885)
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Julius Kossak (1824 - 1899)
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Hugo Knorr (1834 - 1904)
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Carl Ludwig Thilson (1851 - 1915)
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Vsevolod Grigorievich Averin (1889 - 1946)
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