Rafael Navarro (photographer) facts for kids
Rafael Navarro Garralaga (born October 8, 1940, in Zaragoza, Spain) is a well-known Spanish art photographer. He is famous for his special way of seeing the world through his camera lens.
Rafael Navarro became interested in photography in the 1970s. He first took pictures of theater shows and sports events. But soon, he fell in love with visual arts. This is where he started to create his own unique style.
One of his most interesting ideas is his series of photographs called diptychs. A diptych is when two images are put together, even if they don't seem connected at first. This creates a different and surprising view for the person looking at the photo.
Rafael Navarro was very active in the photography world. In 1977, he helped start a group called Alabern with other photographers like Manuel Esclusa and Joan Fontcuberta. A year later, he became a representative for the Latin American Council of Photography. In 1985, he joined the advising team for the Miró’s Foundation.
His photographs have been shown in more than 500 exhibitions around the world. You can find his work in important collections. These include the National Library in Paris and the European House of Photography. His art is also in modern art museums in Brussels, Mexico, and Japan.
Rafael Navarro has also published many books about his photography. Some of his well-known books include Dípticos (1986), Le forme del corpo (1997), and En el taller de Miró (2006).
Exhibitions
Rafael Navarro's work has been featured in many art shows. These shows have taken place all over the world.
Individual Shows
- "Dípticos" was shown at the International Photography Biennale in Brescia, Italy (2004).
- He had shows at the Cervantes Institute in Milan, Italy (2005).
- His "Introspecciones" exhibition was displayed at the Cervantes Institute in Beijing, China (2007). It was also shown in Shanghai, China (2008).
Group Shows
- His photos were part of "Photography in the 80s and 90s" at the Museum of Contemporary Spanish Art in Palma de Mallorca, Spain (2004).
- He participated in "Agua al desnudo" at the Canal Foundation in Madrid, Spain (2004).
- His work was also shown at major art fairs like Paris Photo in France (2004, 2005) and Arco in Madrid, Spain (2005).
- His photographs are part of the collection at the Museum of Modern Art in Mexico (2005).
See also
In Spanish: Rafael Navarro Garralaga para niños
