Maya Goded facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maya Goded
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Maya Goded Colichio
1967 |
| Known for | Photography and film documentaries of people from hidden or shunned communities |
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Notable work
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Tierra Negra, Plaza de la Soledad, Good Girls |
| Awards | Masterclass, World Press Photo (2006), Prince Claus Award (2010) and more |
Maya Goded Colichio (born in 1967 in Mexico City, Mexico) is a talented Mexican photographer and filmmaker. She is known for her powerful documentary films. Since 2002, she has worked with Magnum Photos, a famous group of photographers. Maya Goded often focuses her work on people from communities that are not well-known or are sometimes looked down upon. In 2019, Vogue Magazine even called her one of the top "8 Mexican female photographers who are breaking through on a global level."
Maya Goded's Life and Work
Maya Goded was born in 1967 in Mexico City. In 1993, she started her career by working as an assistant to another famous Mexican photographer, Graciela Iturbide.
Her first big project began in 1994. It was called Tierra Negra, which means Black Earth. For three years, she took many pictures of Afro-Mexican people. This project helped show the lives of people who are often not seen in mainstream media.
Maya Goded likes to photograph people who live in challenging situations. She also focuses on communities that are hidden or not widely accepted by society. Her photographs often come with a name and a short story about the person she has pictured. This helps viewers understand their lives better.
Goded has published several books with her photographs. She has also helped write other books. She has won many international awards for her amazing work. In 2009, she started making videos and short films. One of these was called Una Reina a su Gusto. After this, she spent more time making documentary films.
One of her films is described as a beautiful visual story. It explores how people can decide their own lives, even when things are difficult.
Awards and Recognition
Maya Goded's work is very important. It has been studied by experts and has won many international awards. Here are some of the awards she has received:
- 1993: First Prize, Mother Jones Foundation
- 1994: First Prize, Mexico at Crossroads, University of Munich, Germany
- 1996: Masterclass, World Press Photo
- 2000: Fotopres '01 – La Caixa Foundation
- 2001: W. Eugene Smith Grant
- 2003: Guggenheim Fellowship
- 2004: System Nacional de Creators
- 2010: Prince Claus Award
- 2015 Impulso Morelia Prize
See also
In Spanish: Maya Goded para niños
