Visual translation of tragedy and the other: a genesis to the work of Sergio Larraín

Authors

  • Jean Paul Brandt Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana, Chile

Keywords:

Sergio Larraín. Photography. Aesthetics. Latin America.

Abstract

This essay is an expository work that analyses the influence and impact of the Magnum Photos agency in the perception and development of Sergio Larraín's photo work. It explores the means and development of tragedy and the other as a consequence of worldwide politico-social concerns. The study considers Larraín’s first documentary explorations on marginalized children in 1950’s Santiago, Chile, to explain the importance of political imageries in portraying the otherness and the institutional appeal for the visual translation of exotic misery.

Author Biography

Jean Paul Brandt, Universidad Tecnológica Metropolitana, Chile

With over a decade of experience in Latin American Cultural Studies, I am a seasoned Lecturer who has taught, curated art and researched across South America, the US, and the UK. My passion lies in exploring how visual representations shape the social and political narratives of Latin America. As a passionate academic, I am eager to expand my horizons beyond the arts and humanities and collaborate with scholars from diverse fields.

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Published

28-12-2023

How to Cite

BRANDT , Jean Paul. Visual translation of tragedy and the other: a genesis to the work of Sergio Larraín. Trem de Letras, [S. l.], v. 10, n. 2, p. e023008, 2023. Disponível em: https://publicacoes.unifal-mg.edu.br/revistas/index.php/tremdeletras/article/view/2333. Acesso em: 22 nov. 2024.

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 2 (2023): Dossier “Retos ecocriticos y ecosistemas sostenibles en la ficción hispánica”

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Artículos - Estudios Literarios

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