Maíra C Gamarra is a Brazilian-Bolivian curator, editor, educator and researcher. She works in the management of artistic and cultural projects as well as institutions, curating exhibitions, festivals and events across Latin America. She is actively involved in various initiatives across visual arts, documentary, and artistic photography, contributing as a guest lecturer, instructor, mentor, portfolio reviewer, and juror for grants and competitions. Her work emphasizes the intersection of education, research, and curatorial practice.
She is the Founder and Director of Mira Latina, an organization dedicated to Latin American photography and art through a critical and anti-colonial lens. Mira Latina explores contemporary forms of representation and visuality, fostering critical reflection on artistic and documentary practices. It proposes experiences that encourage research into cultural and political dynamics, the power dynamics embedded in imagery, and the role of image creators.
Maíra holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Communication and a Master's in Latin American Studies. She is a member of the POY Latam Advisory Board and the Network of Cultural Producers of Photography in Brazil.
World Press Photo Involvement:
2025 World Press Photo Contest jury member
2024 Joop Swart Masterclass nominator
Maíra C Gamarra on Social Media:
Instagram: @gamarra.maira
