The exhibition Sertão Cerrado with photos by José Diniz and curated by Claudia Tavares opened today at Ateliê da Imagem. The venue shows a selection of Diniz’ work in the cerrado, a bioma in central Brazil that covers 25%  of the country’s territory and has been seriously threatened. The photographer focuses on the four natural elements exploring them in separate sequences as well as in photo books: Fogo Cerrado, Vertentes, Delicadeza Bruta and Terra Roxa. He also draws inspiration from João Guimarães Rosa, renown Brazilian author of titles such as Grande Sertão Veredas.

José Diniz has shown his work widely in Brazil and abroad. In 2013 he was the recipient of Premio Marc Ferrez de Fotografia, Brazil’s most prestigious photography prize.

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There was also a wonderful photo book fair, with titles from independent editors and authors.

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José Diniz.

José Diniz and Katia Valentiin.

Journalist Guina Ramos and researcher Joaquim Marçal.

Inês Valentin.

Joaquim Marçal signing  the visitor’s book.

Thomas Valentin.

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Photo book fair.

Photo book fair.

Photo book fair.

Photographer Anna Khan signs her most recent book, “Oriente”.