
Andrea Alkalay
Born: 1965
Hometown: Buenos Aires
Based in: Buenos Aires
Born: 1965
Hometown: Buenos Aires
Based in: Buenos Aires
Andrea Alkalay is a visual artist currently based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She holds a degree in Industrial Design. Mterials and forms have always been tools to highlight concepts on their symbolic presence. Was trained in art-photography attending workshops and residences programs, experimenting with alternative techniques and creative processes. She uses photography as a state of learning, looking for the poetic and political potential that arises from the observation. Another line of inquiry of her practice is the voyage. The condition of foreignness and displacement is a source of inspiration. Artificial and natural elements are combined to infuse strangeness into the work and thus question our societal and emotional realities. She is interested in the discrepancy between what we see and what we know, where these qualities contradict each other and coexist simultaneously
Her work has been exhibited abroad by being awarded, to mention: First place Latin America Professional Award 2021 (World photo org), The Royal Photographic Society, Donggang Museum of Photography (Corea), Siena Awards 2020, RAK Festival (UAE), Tifa 2019 (JP), Fine Arts Museum Franklin Rawson and the 8th Photography Biennale Tucumán (AR), Premio FINI (MX), First place at the Light Festival (2018), IPA 2017. Her book Uncertain nature was launched in 2016.
She is featured, Artdoc, ArtFluent, Float Magazine, F-stop, Click Magazine, G7 mag, Foto Feminas, New Voices print Catalog Saatchi Art, Fotografas Latam, Arte Hispano, Arte Al Día, Photo London, Selections Arts (UAE). Live and work in Buenos Aires.
Art is a path to authenticity, a search for the truth, which I know It doesn't exist. Anyhow, the attempt seems to be valid for me, and that encourages what I do and say¨.
What inspires you?
The condition of foreignness and displacement is a source of inspiration and I explore photography’s ability to manipulate perceptions of reality
Who are some artists that have influenced your work?
Personally, I am interested in authors whose projects help to go deep into the images , as G. Ritcher ,Foncuberta, Luis Gonzales palma
What is the most important tool when creating your work?
For me it is important to experiment things. Like in a lab, to see whats happen “ if “.
What is the best piece of advice you have been given?
To keep in a constant state of learning
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Awards
First place at the Latin America Professional Award 2021
2021
Head on Photo Festival ( Australia )
2021
The Royal Photographic Society RPS 163 . UK
2021
The Moscow International Foto Awards
2021
DongGang International Photo Festival . Korea
2021
Creative Award at Siena Awards
2020
Tokyo Foto Award. Tifa- winner
2019
+15 Window Open Call. Finalist, Calgary, Canadá.
2018
Best Portfolio winner Festival of Light. Argentina
2018
International Image Festival. FINI 18. Finalist. México.
2018
Ras Al Khaimah Fine Arts Festival. UAE
2018
International Photography Awards, IPA Int´l.
2018