Araquém Alcântara Black and White Photography
Brazilian, b. 1951
Araquém Alcântara (b. 1951) is regarded as a pioneer of nature photography in Brazil and one of the country’s most influential visual artists, a visionary of the Brazilian landscape. For over five decades, he has dedicated himself to an unparalleled documentation of Brazil’s national parks, revealing the vast richness and diversity of its ecosystems. His images are not merely records of natural beauty; they serve as urgent manifestos, advocating for ecological preservation and fostering a deeper awareness of the fragile relationship between humanity and the environment. His work has become a national reference, inspiring generations of photographers and conservationists alike.
Alcântara’s lens captures the symbiotic relationship between Brazil’s landscapes and its people. His work extends beyond flora and fauna, embracing the cultural expressions of communities living in proximity to nature. From the rhythmic processions of rural maracatu in Pernambuco to the opulent festivities of the Bumba Meu Boi in São Luís, he draws striking parallels between human traditions and the vibrant biodiversity surrounding them. His portraits of fishermen, cowboys, and artisans reflect a people in harmony with their environment, echoing the aesthetic concerns of Brazilian modernism while shedding light on the social realities of the country’s interior.
With 47 books on environmental themes, 75 solo exhibitions, and numerous national and international accolades, Alcântara’s impact extends beyond photography into the realm of activism. His work provides visibility to Brazil’s extraordinary yet often overlooked biodiversity, crafting an image of a land both enchanted and endangered. Through his idealized yet urgent compositions, he aligns photography with a greater purpose—one that elevates nature as both an artistic subject and a call to action. As one of the most committed voices in defense of Brazil’s natural heritage, Alcântara continues to challenge viewers to see the country not only as a paradise but as a responsibility.to
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Artist: Araquém Alcântara
Campinarana, Rio Negro, The Amazon, Brazil
By Araquém Alcântara
Located in New York City, NY
Araquém Alcântara
Campinarana, Rio Negro, The Amazon, Brazil, 2007
70 x 105 cm
27.5 x 41 inches
Edition of 10
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2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Black and White Photography
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Black and White, Archival Pigment
Biguatinga 2, Pantanal (Brazilian Birds)
By Araquém Alcântara
Located in New York City, NY
Araquém Alcântara
Biguatinga 2, Pantanal, Brazil (Brazilian Birds), 2007
70 x 105 cm
27.5 x 41 inches
Edition of 10
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2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Black and White Photography
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Black and White, Archival Pigment
Rio Negro (detail 2), The Amazon, Brazil
By Araquém Alcântara
Located in New York City, NY
Araquém Alcântara
Rio Negro (detail 2), The Amazon, Brazil, 2006
70 x 105 cm
27.5 x 41 inches
Edition of 10
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2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Black and White Photography
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Black and White, Archival Pigment
Caraja girl portrait, Brazil
By Araquém Alcântara
Located in New York City, NY
ARAQUÉM ALCÂNTARA
Caraja girl portrait, Brazil, 2006
71 x 48 inches - Edition of 10
Archival Pigment Print - Wood box frame matt - Regular Plexiglas...
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2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Black and White Photography
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Black and White, Archival Pigment
Araquém Alcãntara - Leopard, Tanzania, Africa
By Araquém Alcântara
Located in New York City, NY
ARAQUÉM ALCÂNTARA
Leopard, Tanzania, Africa, 2009
60 x 48 inches - Edition of 10
Archival Pigment Print - Black box frame matt - Regular Plexiglas
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2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Black and White Photography
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Black and White, Archival Pigment
Atlantic Rainforest Vale do Ribeira São Miguel Arcanjo, São Paulo, Brazil
By Araquém Alcântara
Located in New York City, NY
Araquém Alcântara
Atlantic Rainforest Vale do Ribeira São Miguel Arcanjo, São Paulo, Brazil, 2015
70 x 105 cm
27.5 x 41 inches
Edition of 10
100 x 150cm
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2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Black and White Photography
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Black and White, Archival Pigment
Homeless Boy, São Luis do Maranhão, Brazil
By Araquém Alcântara
Located in New York City, NY
Araquém Alcântara
Homeless Boy, São Luis do Maranhão, Brazil
70 x 105 cm
27.5 x 41 inches
Edition of 10
100 x 150cm
40 x 60 inches
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120 x 180 cm
47 x 71 inches
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2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Black and White Photography
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Black and White, Archival Pigment
Rio Negro, Detail I, The Amazon Forest, Brazil
By Araquém Alcântara
Located in New York City, NY
Araquém Alcântara
Rio Negro, Detail I, The Amazon Forest, Brazil, 2006
70 x 105 cm
27.5 x 41 inches
Edition of 10
100 x 150cm
40 x 60 inches
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120 x 180 cm
47 x 71 inc...
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2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Black and White Photography
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Black and White, Archival Pigment
Girl Portrait, Caraja Tribe, Araguaia River, Tocantins, Brazil (Indigenous)
By Araquém Alcântara
Located in New York City, NY
Araquém Alcântara
Menina, Caraja Rio Araguaia, Tocantins, 2006
70 x 105 cm
27.5 x 41 inches
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2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Black and White Photography
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Peacock, Brazil (Photography Black and White)
By Araquém Alcântara
Located in New York City, NY
Araquém Alcântara
Peacock, Brazil, 2014
70 x 105 cm
27.5 x 41 inches
Edition of 10
100 x 150cm
40 x 60 inches
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120 x 180 cm
47 x 71 inches
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2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Black and White Photography
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Roots II, Cumuruxatiba Beach, Bahia, Brazil
By Araquém Alcântara
Located in New York City, NY
Araquém Alcântara
Roots II, Cumuruxatiba Beach, Bahia, Brazil, 2013
70 x 105 cm
27.5 x 41 inches
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40 x 60 inches
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2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Black and White Photography
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Black and White, Archival Pigment
Portrait, Canudos, Brazil
By Araquém Alcântara
Located in New York City, NY
Araquém Alcântara
Portrait, Canudos, Brazil, 2015
70 x 105 cm
27.5 x 41 inches
Edition of 10
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40 x 60 inches
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47 x 71 inches
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2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Black and White Photography
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Black and White, Archival Pigment
Veredas de Buritis II, Grande Sertão Veredas National Park, Minas Gerais, Brazil
By Araquém Alcântara
Located in New York City, NY
Araquém Alcântara
Veredas de Buritis II, Grande Sertão Veredas National Park, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 2001
Black and White Photography
Landscape
Terra Brasil
70 x 105 cm
27.5 x 41 inc...
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2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Black and White Photography
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Black and White, Archival Pigment
Serra da Bocaina, National Park, Brazil
By Araquém Alcântara
Located in New York City, NY
Araquém Alcântara
Serra da Bocaina, National Park, Brazil,2007
70 x 105 cm
27.5 x 41 inches
Edition of 10
100 x 150cm
40 x 60 inches
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120 x 180 cm
47 x 71 inches
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2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Black and White Photography
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Black and White, Archival Pigment
Rain in Serra Geral National Park, Tocantins, Brazil (Photography)
By Araquém Alcântara
Located in New York City, NY
Araquém Alcântara
Serra Geral National Park, Tocantins, Brazil, 2010
70 x 105 cm
27.5 x 41 inches
Edition of 10
100 x 150cm
40 x 60 inches
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120 x 180 cm
47 x 71 inche...
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2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Black and White Photography
Materials
Black and White, Archival Pigment
Suçuarana, Cougar, Brazilian Wildlife, Brazil (Photograph)
By Araquém Alcântara
Located in New York City, NY
Araquém Alcântara
Sucuarana Brazilian, Wildlife, 2018
70 x 105 cm
27.5 x 41 inches
Edition of 10
100 x 150cm
40 x 60 inches
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120 x 180 cm
47 x 71 inches
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Category
2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Black and White Photography
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Black and White, Archival Pigment
Cumuruxatiba, Bahia, Brazil
By Araquém Alcântara
Located in New York City, NY
Araquém Alcântara
Cumuruxatiba, Bahia, Brazil 2009
70 x 105 cm
27.5 x 41 inches
Edition of 10
100 x 150cm
40 x 60 inches
Edition of 10
120 x 180 cm
47 x 71 inches
Edition of 10
A...
Category
2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Black and White Photography
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Black and White, Archival Pigment
Carabinane Tree II, Jau National Park, The Amazon, Brazil
By Araquém Alcântara
Located in New York City, NY
Recognized as a pioneer of nature photography in Brazil, Araquém Alcântara (b. 1951) has, for over five decades, built a monumental visual legacy that celebrates and defends the coun...
Category
2010s Contemporary Araquém Alcântara Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment, Black and White
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