Carlos Spottorno
photographer
Carlos Spottorno is a Spanish documentary photographer with an artistic background. Born in Budapest in 1971 and raised in Rome, Madrid, and Paris, he studied painting and printmaking at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome before transitioning to photography in 2001. His work often explores complex social issues, power shifts, and economic themes through a variety of visual languages. He has received numerous accolades, including World Press Photo awards (2003, 2015) and various international press photo prizes.[1,2,3]
- economy
- politics
- social issues
- power shifts
Books
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Carlos Sporttorno: The Pigs€80.00
Works by Carlos Spottorno
- 2013 The Pigs A tragicomic vision of the stereotypes of southern European countries (Portugal, Italy, Greece, and Spain) using the format of The Economist magazine.
- 2015 Wealth Management
Exhibitions
- 2013 The Pigs
Awards
- 2003 World Press Photo
- 2015 World Press Photo (multimedia)
- 2011 Yonhap International Press Photo Award
- 2012 RM Photobook Award