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At the end of an alley, in the heart of Cuzco, you will find the hidden studio of renowned photographer Carlos Nishiyama, a treasure chest where old photos inherited from his father, and personal contemporary ones, abound and co-exist. Privileged witness to the life of Quechua communities and curious observer of Andean rites and folklore, Carlos Nishiyama, never grows tired to roam through the Andes and to capture the simple beauty of his environment. Specialized in Black and White photography, he is able to seize and render the magic of light and shadow, faces and looks, but also ancestral gestures of his visual companions: farmers, weavers, children…
Photography amateur or passionate, complete your exploration of the Andes next to this fascinating character, Carlos Nishiyama. You will not only discover his work and his family photographic heritage but will also wander through Cuzco and the Sacred Valley in his company while learning from his professional experience and guided vision.
According to the timing of your journey, Carlos Nishiyama can accompany you as your insider guide to different festivals, such as the Yawar Fiesta (a symbolic “corrida” opposing a condor and a bull) or else Corpus Christi (syncretic celebration of Cuzco Saints) or the great Andean pilgrimage to Qollur Rity.
Carlos Nishiyama is at the origin of a photo exhibition in France (Caen, September 2008), where 60 of his Black and White photographs were displayed around the central theme “Andean Mystery”
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