Claudio Larrea is the new owner of the San Martín PhotoGallery
Renowned photographer Claudio Larrea assumes the role of director of the prestigious FotoGalería del Teatro San Martín. the meadow, recognized both nationally and internationally, He brings with him a vast experience that covers both the world of art, advertising and cinema..
The season 2024 will open with the exhibition “Contemporary Photographers” by Fredy Heer next Tuesday 26 March at 18 hours. This exhibition marks the beginning of a new stage for the FotoGalería, under the direction of Larrea, who will guide a diverse and vibrant program that will include works by artists such as Germán Romani, Gonzalo Lauda and a historical collection of the CIFHA Foundation, among others.
Since its foundation in 1985 by Sara Facio, The San Martín Theater PhotoGallery has become a reference point within the Argentine cultural circuit, promoting both national and international photography with a plural and rigorous approach. The space has witnessed the evolution of the environment, exploring topics ranging from photography in the digital age to the challenges of visual discourse in a world marked by artificial intelligence and social networks.
Under the direction of Larrea, The FotoGalería will continue its mission of reflecting on the role of creative photography in contemporary society, offering an overview of its diversity and its interactions with other forms of cultural expression.
Claudio Larrea's career reveals a multifaceted talent that ranges from art direction in renowned magazines to the production of cinematographic and advertising works.. His foray into photography has been equally outstanding., with international recognition and exhibitions at important institutions such as the Getty Foundation in Los Angeles and the Opéra National du Rhin in France.
the meadow, born in Buenos Aires in 1963 and based in Barcelona during part of his career, returned to his hometown in 2010 to continue cultivating his passion for the image. His work has been the subject of publications and recognitions, culminating in his declaration as “Outstanding Personality in the field of Culture” by the Legislature of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires in 2023.