ANDRÉ FRANÇOIS
André François is a Brazilian photographer who has worked for over three decades focusing on photographic documentaries with a strong social message, especially in the areas of health, education, and the promotion of human care. In 1995, he founded ImageMagica, an organization that promotes human development through photography.
His works include books such as Cuidar – Um Documentário Sobre a Medicina Humanizada no Brasil (2006), A Curva e o Caminho – Acesso à Saúde no Brasil (2008), Expedicionários da Saúde (2013), and more recent projects such as Ubuntu, which involve international travel documenting cultures, underprivileged communities, and care practices. He has also been recognized with awards such as the Fundação Conrado Wessel, through photographic essays, and the Syngenta Photography Award, being the only Brazilian awarded in his category in 2013.
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UBUNTU
The project's name comes from an African philosophy that emphasizes interconnectedness and shared humanity. Translated as "I am because we are," or "humanity towards others," Ubuntu highlights the importance of relationships and collective well-being. To undertake this endeavor, the artist traveled to approximately 15 countries over the past decade, having the opportunity to see how people face difficult times. The selected photographs present visions of human beings in relation to space, facing difficulties and finding their own solutions. The contraptions shown in each image go beyond a factual journalistic document. They seek to delve into the procedures of human beings who deal with difficulties and present their own creative and surprising responses that allow them to continue on their journey even when the situation seems entirely contrary.
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Dyslexia has shaped me as a person.
