On Wednesday, the Alicante-based photographer and writer Pepe Calvo continues his PhotoSoul cycle, a program that explores history through the greatest photographers. The sessions will feature Vivian Maier, Edward Muybridge, and Dorothea Lange, presented as three distinct talks. The cycle takes place at the Rafael Altamira Hall, part of the Alicante City University Headquarters, located at Ramon y Cajal 4, with the first session scheduled for Wednesday, January 24 at 19:30.
The PhotoSoul cycle presents lectures and colloquium-style discussions focused on pivotal figures who shaped the history of photography. Attendees will view a curated video showcasing forty to fifty representative works from the featured photographer, followed by a discussion with participants. The program highlights three classic figures and masters in their own right: Vivian Maier, Dorothea Lange, and Edward Muybridge, each celebrated for an extraordinary and personal body of work carried out with exceptional skill, according to the program organizers.
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Vivian Maier. A babysitter’s secret passion.
“Hiding a work of art is not the same as destroying it. Vivian Maier hid her work and left it in the hands of others.” — Mark Brown.
This narrative follows an unknown woman who gained posthumous fame by placing her entire story into the hands of others. Her life, a treasure trove found along the streets, remained quietly mysterious yet revealed an extraordinary artist whose work endured beyond her anonymity.
Image: Vivian Maier
Edward Muybridge. Movement unveiled.
A bold artist who balanced bravura with vulnerability, Muybridge sparked controversy and earned a reputation for a volatile personality. Those who knew him described him as controversial, restless, and fiercely driven, often seeking to be seen as more than human. His brilliance stemmed from audacious experiments that blurred lines between science and art, leaving a lasting, enigmatic aura around his work.
Edward Muybridge
Dorothea Lange. The historical voice of social conscience.
A respected observer of contemporary life, Lange understood the power of image to reveal social realities. Her work captured the most precarious moments of ordinary people, and she emerged as a leading figure in the photography history of her era. Lange spoke of following instinct and devotion as guiding forces in her professional journey.
Photo taken by Dorothea Lange
Pepe Calvo
In each session, a photographer, writer and columnist will deliver the colloquium speech. Pepe Calvo, an author with a long career in exhibitions and publishing since 1975, has contributed to art supplements and curated exhibitions across Spain. His work has spanned galleries, museums, and art centers in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and other cities. He has organized exhibitions and projects at renowned venues abroad, including major European and American institutions, and has collaborated with a wide network of international partners in photography and art education.