Elizabeth Ferrer Curator / Writer

Latinx Photography in the United States: A Visual History was published by the University of Washington Press in 2021.

Profiling more than eighty Latinx photographers from the early history of the photographic medium to the present, this is the first book to offer a parallel history of photography, introducing readers to fine art photographers, photojournalists, and documentarians from throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. Ferrer provides rich historical and cultural contexts in discussing their legacies and contributions. Their powerful photographic art touches on family, identity, protest, borders, and other themes, including the experience of imigration and marginalization common to Latinx people. Tracing the rise of a Latinx consciousness in photography from the 1960s onward, Ferrer argues that in many cases, a shared sense of struggle and a deep sense of cultural affirmation has notivated and united these diverse photographers.

“Makes perfectly clear that we cannot understand the visual history of the United States without centering the work of Latinx photogrpahers. This essential resource should revolutionize how we teach art history.
- Arlene Davila, New York University

Purchase it here: https://tinyurl.com/y6drzk

OPENING SOON: Louis Carlos Bernal: Retrospectiva, at the Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona, Tucson.

Exhibition dates: September 14, 2024 - March 15, 2025

Below: Louis Carlos Bernal, Dos Mujeres (Two Women), 1978.
(c) Lisa Bernal Brethour and Katrina Bernal, Courtesy Center for Creative Photography, University of Arizona. Gift of Helen Unruh.

Louis Carlos Bernal: Monografia is now available.

Louis Carlos Bernal: Monografía is an essential examination of the work and impact of the artist Louis Carlos Bernal. This monograph delves into Bernal's artistic journey, exploring the themes, techniques, and influences that shape his body of work. Through a comprehensive analysis, it offers valuable insights into his contributions to contemporary art and their significance in the broader cultural discourse. This book is an important resource for scholars, enthusiasts, and anyone interested in understanding the depth of Bernal's artistry.

Purchase it here: Louis Carlos Bernal: Monografía: Ferrer, Elizabeth, Bernal, Louis Carlos, Senf, Rebecca, Whyte, Duncan: 9781597115575: Amazon.com: Books