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“I do not understand what makes me take a picture. Cartier-Bresson talks about the decisive moment, the necessity to function with lynx eyes and silk gloves. Perhaps what happens when you press the shutter is an intuitive act infused with all you have learned.”

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Graciela Iturbide

Graciela Iturbide, born on May 16, 1942, is a renowned Mexican photographer known for her profound depictions of rural life in Mexico and her focus on social issues. more

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