Pol Mara

1920–1998 (age 78)

Biography

Pol Mara photographed the life around him with a poet's sensitivity, making each image a quiet exploration of intimacy and detail. His work captured fleeting expressions and urban stillness, rendering them with dignity and grace.

He maintained a respectful curiosity about the world, allowing his lens to narrate stories of everyday resilience and beauty.

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