Manuel Álvarez Bravo - Mexican tradition and mystical symbolism

THIS VIDEO: Manuel Álvarez Bravo, was considered to be the leading figure of Latin American photography in the 20th century. He lived for 100 years and took photographs during eight decades. Within that time he played a significant role in the development of modern photography – aptly he received the titles of “Don Manuel” or “El Maestro”. Curators have labeled him a surrealist and a symbolist…they called his work Freudian, Marxist and patriotic. He never disagreed. He just said that they might be right. He didn’t work from the intellect – he relied on the will to rise up within him - to explore something and then reacted through impulse. Later in life when he taught, he would tell his students, “shoot what you see, not what you think.” 1-on-1 MENTORING: https://graemewilliams.co.za/mentor-p... Buymeacoffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/graemewi... ABOUT ME: The conversations focus on topics related to different aspects of photography including: art, documentary and photojournalism. The discussions explore the personal experiences of photographers and artists and how their work reflects both their internal and external landscape. During the past 30 years I have photographed in over 50 countries for magazines including National Geographic, Time, New York Times and Newsweek. I have held solo exhibitions in New York, London and Paris and my work is showcased in private and institutional art collections around the world. COPYRIGHT: The copyright for all images belongs to the photographer/s being discussed. WEBSITE: https://www.graemewilliams.co.za FACEBOOK:   / graemewilliamsphotographer   INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/williamsgraeme MUSIC: YouTube audio - Point - Counterpoint by John Patitucci, Passing a Foreign Moon - I think I can help you VIDEO CLIPS: DISCOVER the LEGACY of Manuel Álvarez Bravo - LIFE & WORK, MANUEL ÁLVAREZ BRAVO In Color,