Cristiano Madureira is a Brazilian photographer and visual artist based in São Paulo. He has been working in the field of photography since the early 2000s, and his work has been featured in numerous publications, exhibitions, and festivals around the world.
Madureira's work is characterized by its strong sense of composition and its focus on capturing moments of everyday life. His photographs often feature people in their natural environment, as well as landscapes and cityscapes. He has traveled extensively throughout Brazil, Europe, and North America to capture his unique vision of the world.
Madureira's work has been featured in several books, including "The Art of Seeing: Photographs by Cristiano Madureira" (2008) and "Cristiano Madureira: A Photographic Journey" (2012). His photographs have also been exhibited at galleries such as Galeria Vermelho in São Paulo, Galeria Millan in Rio de Janeiro, and The Photographers' Gallery in London. In addition to his photographic work, Madureira also produces video art pieces that explore themes such as identity and memory.
Madureira's work has earned him numerous awards over the years, including the International Photography Award for Best Series (2009), the Latin American Fotografia Award for Best Series (2010), and the Prix Pictet Award for Photography (2011). He was also named one of Brazil's most influential photographers by Photo Magazine in 2012.
Madureira continues to travel around the world to capture his unique vision of life through photography. His work is a testament to his passion for capturing moments that will last forever.