Papo Waisman

Papo Waisman is an Argentine photographer and visual artist whose work has been featured in numerous exhibitions around the world. Born in Buenos Aires in 1965, Waisman began his career as a photographer in the early 1990s, working for various magazines and newspapers. His work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and National Geographic.

Waisman's photography focuses on capturing the beauty of everyday life, often featuring people from his native Argentina. He has traveled extensively throughout Latin America to capture images of its diverse cultures and landscapes. His work has been exhibited at galleries and museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the Tate Modern in London.

In addition to his photography, Waisman is also an accomplished filmmaker. He has directed several short films that have been screened at film festivals around the world. He is also a professor at the University of Buenos Aires where he teaches courses on photography and filmmaking.

Throughout his career, Waisman has received numerous awards for his work including a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2006 and a Hasselblad Foundation Grant in 2008. His photographs have been published in several books including Papo Waisman: Photographs (2009) and Papo Waisman: A Journey Through Latin America (2013).