Horacio Coppola
photographer · designer
Horacio Coppola (1906–2012) was a prominent Argentine photographer and artist known for his extensive documentation of Buenos Aires. His work often captured the architectural evolution and urban atmosphere of the city, particularly during the mid-20th century. He is recognized for his ability to blend artistic composition with historical preservation, creating a visual record of Argentina's cultural landscape. Coppola's photography has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications, including works that explore the intersection of architecture, memory, and urban identity.[1,2]
Themes
- Buenos Aires architecture
- urban landscapes
- historical preservation
- Argentine culture
Books
Works by Horacio Coppola
- Viejo Buenos Aires. Adios 1980 · Sociedad Central de Arquitectos · book · Spanish Includes 100 black-and-white photographs taken in 1936.
- Buenos Aires 1936: visión fotográfica por Horacio Coppola 1936 · Municipalidad de Buenos Aires · book · Spanish Published with texts by Alberto Prebisch and I. Anzoátegui.
- Imagema. Antología fotográfica 1927-1994 1994 · Fondo Nacional de las Artes / Ediciones de la Llanura · book · Spanish Photographic anthology.
Exhibitions
- 2006 Horacio Coppola, 100 años Malba, Buenos Aires solo
- 2015 From Bauhaus to Buenos Aires: Grete Stern and Horacio Coppola Museum of Modern Art, New York group


