Sara Facio (1931-2020) was an Argentine photographer, painter, and curator who played a significant role in the development of Latin American photography. She began her career as a painter but later shifted her focus to photography, capturing images that reflected the social and political realities of Argentina. Facio was a co-founder of the influential photography collective, the Grupo de Escritores y Artistas del Noroeste (Group of Writers and Artists of the Northwest), which sought to promote photography as a legitimate art form in Argentina. She also co-founded the Centro de Estudios Fotográficos (Center for Photographic Studies) in Buenos Aires, which became an important hub for photography education and exhibitions. Facio's photographic work often centered on the lives of women and their struggles, as well as the political upheavals of Argentina during the 1960s and 1970s. Her most well-known series, Los Libros (The Books), featured portraits of Argentine writers and intellectuals, including Jorge Luis Borges and Julio Cortázar. Facio's photographs are characterized by their intimate, humanistic approach and their ability to capture the essence of her subjects. In addition to her artistic work, Facio was also a prolific curator and editor. She curated numerous exhibitions of Latin American photography, including the landmark exhibition Imagenes de la Fotografia Argentina (Images of Argentine Photography) in 1980. She also edited several important photography books, including Fotografía Pública: Photography in Print 1919-1939 and Fotografía Pública: Photography in Print 1940-1960, which documented the history of Argentine photography. Facio's contributions to the field of photography have been widely recognized. She was awarded the National Prize for Visual Arts in Argentina in 2012 and her work has been exhibited in major museums and galleries around the world. Her legacy continues to inspire generations of Latin American photographers and artists.
Argentine, photography, Grupo de Escritores y Artistas del Noroeste, Centro de Estudios Fotográficos, Los Libros, curator, editor, National Prize for Visual Arts
Sara Facio (1931-2020) was a celebrated Argentine artist renowned for her figurative paintings, photographs and prints. She was a master in depicting the everyday life of ordinary people, often portarrying women in their daily chores and struggles. Her works include the 'Untitled series' (1970-1980), 'Family Scenes' (1986), 'Colonial Interiors' (1993) and 'Diaspora' (1998). Facio's work is exhibited in the most important galleries and museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York. She was also a member of the National Academy of Arts in Argentina. Facio is also remembered for her numerous publications, including her autobiography.
Sara Facio, Argentine artist, prints, paintings, photographs, figurative, National Academy of Arts, Museum of Modern Art, New York, Untitled series, Family Scenes, Colonial Interiors, Diaspora.
— Mei Wang
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