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Pierre Verger photographic legacy exhibitions

Overview

The photographic work of French ethnologist and photographer Pierre Verger is being highlighted through various cultural events and publications.

In Cachoeira, Bahia, the ‘Caravana Verger’ itinerant exhibition is showcasing 80 photographs from the 1940s and 1950s focused on popular culture. Organized by the Pierre Verger Foundation, the event commemorates 80 years since Verger arrived in Bahia.

In Ayacucho, Peru, a new book titled ‘Pierre Verger: Un fotógrafo en la encrucijada de la nación andina, 1942-1946’ has been presented. The publication analyzes Verger’s documentation of the Peruvian Andes during the 1940s, capturing Andean life, festivals, and markets to provide insight into the social and cultural transformations of that era.

Entities

Pierre Verger · Ivo Edgar Villafuerte Acuña · Juan Carlos La Serna Salcedo · Ayacucho · Cachoeira

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Timeline

  1. 26 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Pierre Verger photography book presented in Ayacucho

    A new book in Ayacucho, Peru, showcases the historical 1940s Andean photography of French photographer Pierre Verger, documenting local culture, markets, and indigenous traditions.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources
    Cachoeira hosts Pierre Verger itinerant photography exhibition

    The city of Cachoeira, Bahia, is hosting a free itinerant exhibition of 80 photographs by Pierre Verger, celebrating his work in popular culture and his 80-year legacy in the region.

Sources

accessnews.com · camacanbahia.com.br · cuscopost.pe · elbuho.pe · expressaonoticias.com.br · investiga.pe · jornalgrandebahia.com.br · pimenta.blog.br