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Children and the Sumauma I, Barcelos, Amazon, Brazil
2010

Name: Children and the Sumauma I, Barcelos, Amazon, Brazil
Brand: Araquém Alcântara
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NOK 28,303.43

SEK 28,692.22

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This photograph by Araquém Alcântara offers a luminous testament to Brazil's untamed beauty, rendered with the masterful clarity and profound sensitivity that define his celebrated body of work. The image exemplifies Alcântara's singular ability to transform the documentary act into a meditation on beauty, fragility, and belonging, a hallmark of a career spent bearing witness to the country's natural and cultural landscapes. About the Artist Recognized as a pioneer of nature photography in Brazil, Araquém Alcântara (b. 1951) has, for over five decades, built a monumental visual legacy that celebrates and defends the country's natural and cultural landscapes. His work transcends documentation, transforming photography into a lyrical and urgent instrument of preservation. Each image reveals the grandeur and vulnerability of Brazil's ecosystems, positioning Alcântara not only as an artist but as a guardian of the nation's environmental memory. Through a deeply humanist gaze, Alcântara's photographs explore the intimate dialogue between nature and culture. His lens captures both the vitality of Brazil's biodiversity and the lives of those who coexist with it, fishermen, artisans, and rural communities whose traditions are woven into the landscape itself. This convergence of ecological and cultural narratives situates his oeuvre within the broader lineage of Brazilian visual modernity, where beauty and conscience are inseparable. Acclaimed internationally, with dozens of books, exhibitions, and awards to his name, Alcântara's work stands as a testament to art's capacity for transformation. His photographs are meditations on belonging and responsibility, poetic manifestos that invite contemplation while compelling action. In Alcântara's vision, Brazil emerges not merely as a place of wonder, but as a living, breathing heritage in need of care and reverence. Details Medium: Archival Pigment Print Mounted and Framed Certificate of authenticity signed by the artist Museum-quality, state-of-the-art printing Available sizes and editions: 20 x 30 inches, edition of 10 30 x 40 inches, edition of 10 40 x 60 inches, edition of 10 48 x 72 inches, edition of 10 Custom framing options available upon request. Museum Glass included for this size. Please contact the gallery for framing options and additional information.

Creator:
Araquém Alcântara (1951, Brazilian)
Creation Year:
2010
Dimensions:
Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
Medium:
Archival Pigment
Movement & Style:
Contemporary
Period:
2010-
Framing:
Frame Included
Framing Options Available
Condition:
Gallery Location:
New York City, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1014318314512

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Araquém Alcântara (b. 1951) is regarded as a pioneer of nature photography in Brazil and one of the country’s most influential visual artists, a visionary of the Brazilian landscape. For over five decades, he has dedicated himself to an unparalleled documentation of Brazil’s national parks, revealing the vast richness and diversity of its ecosystems. His images are not merely records of natural beauty; they serve as urgent manifestos, advocating for ecological preservation and fostering a deeper awareness of the fragile relationship between humanity and the environment. His work has become a national reference, inspiring generations of photographers and conservationists alike. Alcântara’s lens captures the symbiotic relationship between Brazil’s landscapes and its people. His work extends beyond flora and fauna, embracing the cultural expressions of communities living in proximity to nature. From the rhythmic processions of rural maracatu in Pernambuco to the opulent festivities of the Bumba Meu Boi in São Luís, he draws striking parallels between human traditions and the vibrant biodiversity surrounding them. His portraits of fishermen, cowboys, and artisans reflect a people in harmony with their environment, echoing the aesthetic concerns of Brazilian modernism while shedding light on the social realities of the country’s interior. With 47 books on environmental themes, 75 solo exhibitions, and numerous national and international accolades, Alcântara’s impact extends beyond photography into the realm of activism. His work provides visibility to Brazil’s extraordinary yet often overlooked biodiversity, crafting an image of a land both enchanted and endangered. Through his idealized yet urgent compositions, he aligns photography with a greater purpose—one that elevates nature as both an artistic subject and a call to action. As one of the most committed voices in defense of Brazil’s natural heritage, Alcântara continues to challenge viewers to see the country not only as a paradise but as a responsibility.

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