About the artist
He began his career in photography under the guise of exploring film, and today he is considered one of the most prominent photographers of his generation. He champions sensitivity and freedom as fundamental principles in his creative process, and his style reflects a profound honesty manifest in his analog and black and white works. His focus is primarily on the nude figure, always illuminated by natural light. He rejects the use of retouching, makeup, or any artifice, relying instead on shadows and light to sculpt beauty. His images, imbued with intense sensuality, challenge taboos and question moral restrictions he considers archaic. This direct and sincere treatment of the nude, far from being superficial, has allowed both celebrities and anonymous people to reveal their true colors before his lens.
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CESAR SALDIVAR
Professional Photographer
Monterrey, Mexico – 1965 | Current residence: Madrid, Spain
Mexican photographer recognized as an essential figure in the European film scene. With a well-established career in Spain, he is widely considered the most prominent Mexican photographer in that country. His work has left an indelible mark on the portraits of international actors and actresses, with more than 350 personalities captured through his lens. He specializes in artistic and portrait photography, focusing on the world of film and working closely with key figures in Spanish cinema.
1998 : He moved to Spain to continue his training and develop his artistic career.
1999 : He exhibited "Myths and Divas of Almodóvar" at the Cineteca-Fototeca of Monterrey.
2000 : Published his first photobook.
2002 : His work was exhibited in metro stations in Barcelona and Madrid.
2009 : By that year, he had already photographed more than 300 personalities from the world of film and culture, including Silvia Pinal, Pedro Almodóvar and Penélope Cruz.
2010 : Selected by the Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs to represent the country in the celebration of the Bicentennial of Mexico and Spain, along with artists Manuel Felguérez and Francisco Toledo.
2012 : Twice nominated for the Spanish National Photography Award. 2019: Began his career as a filmmaker and screenwriter.
2024 : Presented the series "I Was Never Really Gone," which explores memory and the body through photogravure.
César Saldívar's work is recognized for its profound exploration of memory, identity, and cultural symbolism, making him a distinctive voice in the field of contemporary photography.