Description
PÉREZ SIQUIER
Book Summary
This catalog for the exhibition organized by the Fundación Mapfre traces the career of Carlos Pérez Siquier (1930), a key figure in the modernization of Spanish photography. The work analyzes his dual creative path: first, from approaches close to black-and-white neorealism, and subsequently as a pioneer of color in Spain. Through a photographic corpus that combines a luminous and biting gaze, the book reveals how Pérez Siquier built a unique body of work, far removed from academic training, which earned him the National Photography Award in 2003. A unique opportunity to understand the evolution of a photographer who knew how to capture the social debates of his time with an intuitive and deeply personal perspective.
What is it about?
The book examines the production of Carlos Pérez Siquier from his beginnings, when he approached photographic neorealism, to his consecration as a pioneer of color in the Spanish context. It analyzes how the photographer, from a peripheral position and with a gaze fully conscious of his authorship, managed to develop a visual language of his own that delved tangentially, but deeply and incisively, into the aesthetic and social debates of his time. The work highlights his ability to professionalize the photographic medium in Spain, starting from an intuitive conception that challenged academic conventions. The catalog delves into the two great stages of his career: the neorealist-rooted black-and-white photography and the chromatic explosion that would turn him into an international reference.
Main Topics
- Modernization of Spanish photography through the work of Carlos Pérez Siquier.
- Transition from black-and-white neorealism to color photography as an artistic language.
- Professionalization of the photographic medium in Spain from a self-taught and intuitive perspective.
- The peripheral and luminous gaze as a tool to address social and aesthetic debates.
- Recognition of photographic authorship and its evolution towards contemporaneity.
Who is it recommended for?
This catalog is aimed at photography enthusiasts and professionals interested in the history of the medium in Spain, as well as art and visual communication students who wish to get to know the work of one of the pioneers of color. It will also be of great interest to collectors and followers of contemporary photography who are looking for a detailed vision of Carlos Pérez Siquier's creative evolution, from his neorealist roots to his consolidation as an international figure.
What this book provides
- An exhaustive analysis of Pérez Siquier's dual creative stage, key to understanding the transition from black and white to color in Spanish photography.
- Historical and social context that allows one to appreciate the photographer's critical and incisive look at his time.
- High-quality reproductions that document the author's photographic corpus, from his first works to his most emblematic ones.
- A privileged perspective on the professionalization of the photographic medium in Spain, narrated from the experience of a self-taught individual.
- Reference material for understanding how intuition and a personal gaze can build a body of work of international relevance.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Gollonet; Goytisolo
- Publisher: Fundación Mapfre
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Photographers
- Collection: Exhibition Catalog
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication Date: February 2020
- Number of pages: 270
- Weight: 1679 g
Editorial Review
This catalog is presented as an essential reference work for those who wish to delve into the figure of Carlos Pérez Siquier, a photographer who marked a turning point in Spanish photography. The edition, curated by the Fundación Mapfre, offers a rigorous visual and documentary journey that highlights both his neorealist stage and his bold foray into color. It is especially relevant for the public interested in the evolution of the photographic medium, as it allows one to appreciate how a self-taught author managed to professionalize his discipline and leave an indelible mark on the national and international artistic scene.