Visitors at the event (Photo: VietnamPlus) Hanoi (VNA) - The exhibition “50 years – 50 images” will open in Hanoi on May 6, taking viewers on a journey to explore Argentina from another perspective through stunning black-and-white photographs.
The event, running till May 15, is also to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Argentina-Vietnam diplomatic ties.
When one thinks of Argentina, the first things that come to mind are football and the fervor of its fans, the Pampas’s exceptionally fertile land, the legendary Malbec wine, and succulent steak. Argentina is famous for Tango, the Buenos Aires Obelisk and Caminito. The country is also known for its breathtaking natural landscapes, which range from the Perito Moreno Glacier and the Iguazú Falls to vast Patagonia. However, Argentina is much more diverse than that.
Works at the event (Photo: VietnamPlus) Visitors in the capital city will have the opportunity to admire the works of 31 Argentine photographers, including world-renowned nature photographer Diego Ortiz Mugica.
According to the Argentine Embassy in Hanoi, with the language and black-and-white photography as the main driving force, Mugica with the teachers and emerging photographers from his fine art school of photography portrayed Argentine people and nature from different latitudes in all its generosity and magnificence.
With a unique, in-depth and intimate perspective, the artists will offer a glimpse into Argentina through astonishing images.
The maze of photographic perspectives brings artistic value to the exhibition and reflects a journey across every corner of the homeland to capture unprecedented moments of country rich in its people, flora and fauna.
From the mountain peaks of Jujuy to the port city of Buenos Aires, and all the way to the city of Ushuaia in the Tierra del Fuego region – the edge of the world, the exhibition invites viewers to discover the beauty of Argentina. It offers insights into the people, customs, traditions, and everyday life of its inhabitants, allowing a deeper understanding of their thoughts and aspirations.
The event is also in response to the International Photography Biennale Photo Hanoi’23.
The exhibition introduces the public to Argentina through impressive artistic perspectives (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Diego Ortiz Mujica is an Argentinean photographer born in 1962. His photos of the Patagonia region and his book "Fly Fishing Moments" have been exhibited in various locations worldwide. He has held numerous exhibitions at major museums in Argentina as well as in cities such as New York, Washington, Florence, Frankfurt, and Palma Mallorca. His works are included in several renowned collections, including the MEC National Fine Arts Museum, the Arcade Foundation Centre and the Rabobank Foundation Centre.
He used to join the exhibition "Great Masters of the 20th Century" and is a prominent photographer known for his expertise in the zone system and fine arts printing in South America. He held numerous seminars and workshops in Buenos Aires and Bariloche where his photography school and studios are located.
At the event, Mujica selected photos from various artists, namely Esau García, Felicitas Bonino, Carolina Canziani, Pame Quirno, Ximena Matienzo, Laura Bezzato, Lola García Berros, Rocío Luis, Pablo Miñarro, Hugo Iessi, Eleonora Aleman, Florencia Hansen, Nacho Cremona, Guillermo Napoli, Francisco Kitzberger, Vicky Saavedra, Eugenio Lewis, Lucia Ziroli, Mauro Ochoa, Juani Rosasco, Mateo Kitzberger, Martina Ofarrel, Guillermo Sánchez, Ale Clemente, Marcela Zagni, Masako Kano, Lucas Dorado, Florencia Wertheimer, Saul Zang, and Agnes Lanfranco./.
