Mário de Andrade
1893–1945 (age 52)
Biography
Mário de Andrade was a pioneering photographer and influential cultural figure in Brazilian modernism. Born in 1893, he was instrumental in developing photography as an artistic medium and played a vital role in the cultural renaissance of early twentieth-century Brazil.
De Andrade's artistic vision extended across multiple disciplines, making him one of Brazil's most important cultural intellectuals. He passed away in 1945, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to influence Brazilian art and photography.