ANDRÉ FRANÇOIS
André François is a Brazilian photographer who has worked for over three decades focusing on photographic documentaries with a strong social impact, especially in the areas of health, education, and the promotion of human well-being. In 1995, he founded ImageMagica, an organization that promotes human development through photography.
His work includes books such as "Caring – A Documentary on Humanized Medicine in Brazil" (2006), "The Curve and the Path – Access to Health in Brazil" (2008), and "Expedicionários da Saúde" (Expedicionários da Saúde) (2013), and more recent projects such as "Ubuntu," which involves international travel documenting cultures, underserved communities, and care practices. He has also received awards such as the Conrado Wessel Foundation, for his photography essays, and the Syngenta Photography Award, being the only Brazilian to receive an award in his category in 2013.
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2025
UBUNTU
The project's name comes from an African philosophy that emphasizes interconnection and shared humanity. Translated as "I am because we are," or "humanity toward others," Ubuntu emphasizes the importance of relationships and collective well-being. To accomplish this endeavor, over a decade ago, the artist traveled to approximately 15 countries, having the opportunity to observe how people face difficult times. The selected photographs present visions of human beings in space, facing difficulties and finding their own solutions. The devices presented in each image go beyond factual journalistic documentation. They seek to penetrate the processes of human beings dealing with difficulties and present their own creative and surprising responses that allow them to continue on their journey even when the situation seems completely opposite.
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Dyslexia shaped me as a person.
