Chroma Gallery presents Araquem Alcantara

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Araquém Alcântara, 64 years old, is considered by the critics as a forerunner of

nature photography in Brazil and one of the most important photographers active

in this country. Since 1970, he has been working full-time on the documentation of

nature and the Brazilian people.

His work has garnered international acclaim, and is currently a national hallmark

and source of inspiration for new photographers.

His vast production includes 47 books on environmental themes, 22 books as a co-

author, five international awards, 32 national awards and 75 solo shows, as well as

countless essays and reports for newspapers and magazines in Brazil and abroad.

The first photographer to have documented all Brazil’s national parks, he was also

the first Brazilian photographer ever commissioned to produce a special edition for

the National Geographic Society, entitled “Bichos do Brasil” [Animals of Brazil],

in 2005.

Prioritizing photography as both an artistic expression and a tool for social

transformation, Araquém Alcântara is currently one of the most combative artists

in the defense of the country’s natural heritage.

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