Lucas Fonseca is a Brazilian photographer and visual artist based in São Paulo. He has been working in the field of photography since 2009, when he graduated from the University of São Paulo with a degree in Visual Arts.
Fonseca's work focuses on the exploration of identity and memory, often through the use of portraiture and documentary photography. His photographs have been featured in numerous exhibitions around the world, including at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, the International Center for Photography in New York City, and the Photographers' Gallery in London.
In addition to his photographic work, Fonseca is also an active member of several organizations dedicated to promoting photography as an art form. He is a founding member of Fotoativa, a collective that works to promote photography as an educational tool for young people. He is also a board member of FotoRio, an organization that works to promote photography as a means of social transformation.
Fonseca's work has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including being named one of Brazil's top 10 photographers by Photo Magazine in 2016. His photographs have also been featured in publications such as The New York Times Magazine and National Geographic. In 2020, he was awarded the prestigious Prêmio Marc Ferrez Award for his contributions to Brazilian photography.
Lucas Fonseca continues to push boundaries with his work and explore new ways to tell stories through his lens. His photographs are powerful reminders that beauty can be found even in difficult times and that we all have stories worth telling.