Ruven Afanador est un artiste de renommée internationale dont les photographies définissent l'imagerie contemporaine de célébrités et de mode. Ses œuvres visuellement captivantes ornent les principales revues de mode mondiales ainsi que des publications littéraires prestigieuses. Le style distinctif d'Afanador réside dans la création d'images évocatrices, souvent inspirées par des formes d'art classiques, capturant l'essence de ses sujets avec une profondeur remarquable. Ses livres d'art, retraçant une trajectoire photographique établie, sont rapidement devenus des objets de collection recherchés, solidifiant son statut de figure clé dans le domaine.
Hijas del agua blossomed from a collaboration between two artists, Ruvén Afanador and Ana González, who dedicated nearly three years to exploring 26 of Colombia's indigenous communities. These trips to distant and geographically inaccessible locations gave way to a marvelous photo- graphic record of women, men and children embedded in their ancestral traditions, wearing their traditional garments and surrounded by their natural environs.
Focusing on the male figures of gypsy flamenco culture, this collection showcases the artistry and passion of flamenco dancers in Andalusian Spain. Ruven Afanador captures them in dynamic poses, highlighting their beauty and bravado, whether in elaborate costumes or nude. The striking black-and-white images blend surreal fashion elements with documentary style, appealing to both fashion enthusiasts and art photography aficionados. This evocative celebration follows Afanador’s previous work on women in flamenco, offering a fresh perspective on this vibrant cultural expression.
"Sombra" features Ruven Afandor's elegant, erotic portraits and nudes of men alongside opulent still-life tableaux inspired by European painting. This sumptuous book celebrates sensuality and beauty, appealing to collectors of fine art photography and connoisseurs of male erotic iconography.