An introduction to the father of Chicanx photography, Louis Carlos Bernal. The University of Arizona’s Center for Creative Photography is hosting an exhibition of Bernal’s work in fall 2024. The goal is to raise awareness of the significance of Bernal’s work, promote dialogue, and reinvigorate recognition of his photographs. The Center for Creative Photography selected curator and writer Elizabeth Ferrer as the exhibition’s guest curator. Ferrer has also recently released a book titled, Louis Carlos Bernal: Monografía. This story will journey through the impact Bernal had on the photography community through his life, demise, and legacy.
Una introducción al padre de la fotografía chicanx, Louis Carlos Bernal. El Centro para Fotografía Creativa de la Universidad de Arizona albergará una exposición del trabajo de Bernal en el otoño del 2024. El objetivo de este evento es aumentar la importancia del trabajo de Bernal, promover diálogo y revitalizar el reconocimiento de sus fotografías. El Centro para Fotografía Creativa seleccionó a la conservadora y autora Elizabeth Ferrer como la conservadora invitada de la exposición. Ferrer también publicó su libro titulado, “Louis Carlos Bernal: Monografía”. Esta historia recorrerá el impacto que Bernal tuvo en la comunidad fotográfica a través de su vida, su fallecimiento y su legado.
Producer: John DeSoto
Videographer: John DeSoto, Diana Cadena
Editor: John DeSoto
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