Spotlight
Winner of the Lensculture Emerging Talent Award
jaír f. coll
Nov 2, 2023
Summary
My project 'Black Baby Jesus was born in February' was recognized by the jury.
"From hundreds of submissions, our international jury has selected 25 photographers as some of the most exciting new voices of the medium. Responding to the joys and diverse challenges of the times we are living through, each of our winners have honed their own distinct creative vision, showing enormous talent, undeniable potential and a sharp eye for powerful subject matter", announced Lensculture on its website.
My visual project has already been recognized in the past, with expositions in New York and Italy, as well as publication in international outlets like The Guardian and The New York Times.
Why This Town Has Celebrated Christmas in February for Nearly 200 YearsThe Afro-Colombian residents of Quinamayó have followed a unique tradition: celebrating Christmas 40 days after the traditional date, a custom begun under the subjugation of slavery.
Nytimes.com
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