IMS São Paulo Opens Letizia Battaglia and Sergio Larrain Exhibitions
The Instituto Moreira Salles in São Paulo has launched exhibitions dedicated to Letizia Battaglia and Sergio Larrain. Battaglia, who recently passed away, was Italy's first female photojournalist. Her work documented both the darkness and beauty of life, capturing moments of evil and good. The exhibitions present visual testimonies from these two significant photographers. Battaglia's death marks the loss of a pioneering figure in Italian photography. The São Paulo venue now hosts these dual presentations. Larrain's photographic contributions are showcased alongside Battaglia's powerful imagery. The exhibitions offer insights into their respective documentary practices.
Key facts
- Letizia Battaglia has died
- Letizia Battaglia was Italy's first female photojournalist
- IMS has inaugurated exhibitions of Letizia Battaglia and Sergio Larrain
- The exhibitions are in São Paulo
- Battaglia's work witnessed evil, good, and life
- Sergio Larrain is also featured in the exhibitions
- The exhibitions are presented by Instituto Moreira Salles
- Battaglia was a pioneering figure in photography
Entities
Artists
- Letizia Battaglia
- Sergio Larrain
Institutions
- Instituto Moreira Salles
Locations
- São Paulo
- Brazil
- Italy