Representative work by Lola Álvarez Bravo
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Lola Álvarez Bravo

1903–1993 · Mexican

  • Escuela Nacional Preparatoria

Lola Álvarez Bravo built a major photographic practice around Mexican urban life, labor, architecture, portraiture and experimental photomontage. Working independently after her separation from Manuel Álvarez Bravo, she also ran a gallery and documented leading cultural figures.

Photography; photomontage

Major Works

  • The Dream of the Poor
  • Anarchy of the City
  • Frida Kahlo
  • The Washerwomen
  • The Visit
  • The Entombed Ones
  • Architectural Anarchy
  • Mexico's Industrial Future
  • Young Girl from Juchitán
  • Photomontage series

Interviews & Writing

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