Alex Gurian reviews Manuel Alvarez Bravo

Manuel Alvarez Bravo (February 4, 1902 – October 19, 2002) was a Mexican photographer. He was Mexico’s first large fine art photographer, and considered to be one of if not the most influential figure in Latin-American photography. A self-taught photographer, he was known for capturing images of ordinary objects in unique and unexpected ways. He often tried to avoid stereotyping in his work, a feat which he considered difficult for the medium. His work encompassed a wide variety of subjects, and even included an extensive collection of polaroids.