Gioconda August is a renowned photographer and visual artist from Brazil. She was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1965 and has been creating art since she was a child. She studied photography at the University of Rio de Janeiro, where she graduated with honors in 1988.
August's work is characterized by its bold use of color and its focus on the human form. Her photographs often feature people from her native Brazil, as well as other parts of Latin America. She has also traveled extensively throughout Europe, Africa, and Asia to capture images of people and places that are often overlooked by mainstream media.
August's work has been featured in numerous exhibitions around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the National Museum of Fine Arts in Rio de Janeiro. Her photographs have also been published in several books, including "The Human Form: A Photographic Exploration" (2005) and "The World Through My Eyes" (2008).
In addition to her photography career, August is also an active member of several social justice organizations. She is a founding member of Fotografia Social Brasil (FSB), an organization dedicated to promoting social change through photography. She is also a board member for the International Center for Photography (ICP) in New York City.
August's work continues to inspire photographers around the world with its unique vision and powerful message about humanity's shared experiences.