Thais Vandanezi is a Brazilian photographer and visual artist based in São Paulo. She has been working in the field of photography since 2009, when she graduated from the University of São Paulo with a degree in Visual Arts.
Vandanezi's work focuses on the exploration of identity and memory, often through the use of portraiture and documentary photography. Her work has 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 her photographic work, Vandanezi is also an active member of several organizations dedicated to promoting photography as an art form. She is a founding member of Fotoativa, a collective that works to promote photography as an educational tool for young people. She is also a board member of Fotografia Social Brasil, which works to promote social justice through photography.
Vandanezi's work has been recognized with numerous awards and grants, including the prestigious Prêmio Funarte de Fotografia (Funarte Photography Prize) from Brazil's Ministry of Culture. Her photographs have been published in various books and magazines around the world, including National Geographic Magazine and The New Yorker.
Vandanezi continues to explore new ways to express her vision through her photography and other visual media. Her work has been described as "a powerful exploration into identity and memory" that "captures moments that are both intimate and universal."