Irene Lozano submits Manuel Alvarez Bravo

Manuel Alvarez Bravo is considered the pioneer of photography in Mexico. He created photographs of life in Mexico up until his death in 2002. Bravo photographed for 80 years, he started taking photos when he was 20 years old until he died at the age of 100. His work was known to capture and express the essence of Mexico, his country. Bravo worked amongst other photographers such as Edward Weston and Tina Modotti. Bravo’s photographs captured the daily life in Mexico, and referenced the political actions that had occurred during the Mexican Revolution. Bravo was influenced by the indigenous culture of Mexico, but he also was open to influences outside his native country. His photographs transcend a sense of time, place, and culture.
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