Graciela Iturbide

Graciela Iturbide is a renowned Mexican photographer born in 1942. Her work focuses on portraying the culture and daily life of her country, with a special emphasis on documentary and black and white photography. The exhibition at the Rafael Ortiz Gallery features some of Iturbide's most iconic works, such as the famous photograph "Angel Woman," which depicts a woman from the Seri community in Sonora, Mexico, with a wooden angel on her head. This image has become a symbol of the culture and spirituality of Mexico's indigenous communities. Another of Iturbide's notable photographs is "Our Lady of the Iguanas," which depicts a woman with several iguanas on her body during a religious procession in Oaxaca, Mexico. This image reflects the religious devotion and connection with nature present in Mexican culture. Graciela Iturbide's work also addresses themes such as death, identity, and memory. In her series "Juchitán de las Mujeres," she photographs Zapotec women from the Juchitán region of Oaxaca, Mexico, documenting their role in society and their relationship with tradition and folklore. Iturbide has received numerous awards and recognition throughout her career, including the 2008 Hasselblad Award, one of the most prestigious in photography. Her work has been exhibited in museums around the world, and her influence on contemporary photography has been notable.