Peruvian Photographers Martín Chambi and Vargas Brothers Featured in Fortaleza Exhibition
The Museu da Fotografia Fortaleza (MFF) presents the exhibition 'Estúdio de Arte Irmãos Vargas encontra Martín Chambi' from early June, curated by Diógenes Moura. Over 100 black-and-white photographs by Martín Chambi and brothers Carlos and Miguel Vargas Zaconet, created between 1912 and 1941, are displayed. These images poetically reveal Peruvian life during a period of significant political and social transformation, with artistic hubs in Lima, Cuzco, and Arequipa. All works belong to the museum's collection, which holds the largest archive of the Vargas brothers in Latin America. The MFF, inaugurated in 2017 with the Paula and Silvio Frota collection, also features a permanent exhibition. The exhibition is located at Rua Frederico Borges, 545, Varjota, with free admission.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Estúdio de Arte Irmãos Vargas encontra Martín Chambi' opens in early June at Museu da Fotografia Fortaleza (MFF).
- Features over 100 black-and-white photographs by Martín Chambi and brothers Carlos and Miguel Vargas Zaconet.
- Photographs were created between 1912 and 1941.
- Curated by Diógenes Moura.
- Images depict Peruvian life during a period of political and social transformation.
- Artistic hubs during the period included Lima, Cuzco, and Arequipa.
- All works are part of the MFF collection, the largest Vargas brothers archive in Latin America.
- MFF inaugurated in 2017 with the Paula and Silvio Frota collection and has a permanent exhibition.
Entities
Artists
- Martín Chambi
- Carlos Vargas Zaconet
- Miguel Vargas Zaconet
- Diógenes Moura
Institutions
- Museu da Fotografia Fortaleza (MFF)
Locations
- Fortaleza
- Brazil
- Lima
- Peru
- Cuzco
- Arequipa