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Marks of Identity
From March 13, 2015 until June 07, 2015Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
CóRDOBA
Casa Árabe Auditorium (at Calle Samuel de los Santos Gener, 9).
Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Free entrance.
Casa Árabe is exhibiting the work of Francisco González Pérez as part of Cordoba’s Fourteenth International Photography Biennial - Parallel Session
Marks of Identity is a photographic tour through different countries in which Islam forms part of life and local culture to a greater or lesser degree. The journey begins to the south of Spain’s borders and moves eastward, passing through Morocco, Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Palestine, India, Vietnam and China.
These photographs by Francisco González Pérez explore different facets of religious practice, its influence on the life of the devout and on the arts, including architecture and its decorative features which, in the construction of places of worship, reflect simplicity and the sublime, but above all beauty, a symbol of praise for the Creator.
It is a journey which allows us to observe and understand the similarities and differences between these countries, in which unity and diversity offer enrichment. Unity in the nature of belief and diversity determined by the cultural tradition of a people and their age-old customs. Customs which, in turn, are adapted, developed and finally transformed permanently to coexist with the essence of faith.
Guided tours of the exhibition “Marks of Identity”
Francisco González Pérez, the author of these works, will accompany us on two guided visits, for which you must register in advance.The visits will be on April 24 (5:30 pm) and May 8 (at 11 a.m.)
The event’s capacity is limited, so those interested must sign up in advance by calling 957 498353 from Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Francisco González (Cordoba, 1960) is a lover of the beauty lying in everyday things, an expert in highlighting the values of the human condition with the inevitable sincerity of the fixed image and the adornment of spontaneity alone.
He began his career as a graphic journalist in 1981 at La Voz de Córdoba and has been a correspondent for El País and ABC, having his work published by the most important media in Spain, as well as some abroad. At present, he is the Head of Photography and Graphic Editor of the newspaper CÓRDOBA. His works have traveled throughout a large number of countries at monographic exhibitions and in audiovisual showings, including Spain, Germany, Albania, Brazil Chile, Ecuador, the United States, Morocco, Panama, the United Kingdom and Russia.
The awards which he has received include the following: Hueman International Photography Award (Canada) for 2012 in the category of Portraits and Landscapes; Newspaper Awards for the best photography design page, 2005; Meridiana Award, 2002; nomination for the International Romeo Martínez Photography Award, 1998; Andalusia Journalism Award, 1995; City of Cordoba Journalism Award, 1993 and the “Adalid de Periodismo” Award in 1985.
His photos have been published in many Spanish and Israeli editorial works, and in some he has participated as a coordinator and editor. His trips to somewhat more than 30 countries on five continents have resulted in his authoring five books: Arquitectos de Unidad (Architects of Unity), Andalusian Center of Photography (CAF), 2001; Mujeres del mundo, retratos del alma (Women of the World, Portraits of the Soul), Andalusian Women’s Institute (IAM) and Arca Editorial, 2003; El Camino del Sol (The Sun’s Path), Spanish Ministry of Culture, 2005; La Reina del Carmelo (The Queen of El Carmelo) Arca Editorial, 2006; Córdoba Espacio Urbano, Unidad y Diversidad (Cordoba, Urban Space, Unity and Diversity), Cervantes Institute of Moscow, 2008 and Paseo Interior (Internal Stroll), Provincial Government of Cordoba, 2011.
At present, he is working with Iranian filmmaker Sholeh Hejazi on the project Human Landscape, a portrait of mankind facing the challenges of the twenty-first century. His work is characterized by displaying a reality we are seeing more and more: a world united through the recognition of its diversity.
These photographs by Francisco González Pérez explore different facets of religious practice, its influence on the life of the devout and on the arts, including architecture and its decorative features which, in the construction of places of worship, reflect simplicity and the sublime, but above all beauty, a symbol of praise for the Creator.
It is a journey which allows us to observe and understand the similarities and differences between these countries, in which unity and diversity offer enrichment. Unity in the nature of belief and diversity determined by the cultural tradition of a people and their age-old customs. Customs which, in turn, are adapted, developed and finally transformed permanently to coexist with the essence of faith.
Guided tours of the exhibition “Marks of Identity”
Francisco González Pérez, the author of these works, will accompany us on two guided visits, for which you must register in advance.The visits will be on April 24 (5:30 pm) and May 8 (at 11 a.m.)
The event’s capacity is limited, so those interested must sign up in advance by calling 957 498353 from Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Francisco González (Cordoba, 1960) is a lover of the beauty lying in everyday things, an expert in highlighting the values of the human condition with the inevitable sincerity of the fixed image and the adornment of spontaneity alone.
He began his career as a graphic journalist in 1981 at La Voz de Córdoba and has been a correspondent for El País and ABC, having his work published by the most important media in Spain, as well as some abroad. At present, he is the Head of Photography and Graphic Editor of the newspaper CÓRDOBA. His works have traveled throughout a large number of countries at monographic exhibitions and in audiovisual showings, including Spain, Germany, Albania, Brazil Chile, Ecuador, the United States, Morocco, Panama, the United Kingdom and Russia.
The awards which he has received include the following: Hueman International Photography Award (Canada) for 2012 in the category of Portraits and Landscapes; Newspaper Awards for the best photography design page, 2005; Meridiana Award, 2002; nomination for the International Romeo Martínez Photography Award, 1998; Andalusia Journalism Award, 1995; City of Cordoba Journalism Award, 1993 and the “Adalid de Periodismo” Award in 1985.
His photos have been published in many Spanish and Israeli editorial works, and in some he has participated as a coordinator and editor. His trips to somewhat more than 30 countries on five continents have resulted in his authoring five books: Arquitectos de Unidad (Architects of Unity), Andalusian Center of Photography (CAF), 2001; Mujeres del mundo, retratos del alma (Women of the World, Portraits of the Soul), Andalusian Women’s Institute (IAM) and Arca Editorial, 2003; El Camino del Sol (The Sun’s Path), Spanish Ministry of Culture, 2005; La Reina del Carmelo (The Queen of El Carmelo) Arca Editorial, 2006; Córdoba Espacio Urbano, Unidad y Diversidad (Cordoba, Urban Space, Unity and Diversity), Cervantes Institute of Moscow, 2008 and Paseo Interior (Internal Stroll), Provincial Government of Cordoba, 2011.
At present, he is working with Iranian filmmaker Sholeh Hejazi on the project Human Landscape, a portrait of mankind facing the challenges of the twenty-first century. His work is characterized by displaying a reality we are seeing more and more: a world united through the recognition of its diversity.
