Pablo Ortíz Monasterio is a prominent Mexican street photographer known for his committed documentary image-making. He began his professional practice in the mid-1970s after studying photography in England. His work often explores the complexities of Mexican life, focusing on indigenous communities and urban environments. He is recognized for his humanistic approach to photography, seeking to represent subjects with admiration rather than imposing a specific ideology. His major works include 'La última ciudad' (The Last City), which documents the fragmentation and energy of Mexico City.[1,2]
La última ciudad (The Last City)1995 · Twin Palms Publishers · book · EnglishISBN 0944092322Photographs by Pablo Ortíz Monasterio; text by José Emilio Pacheco.
Los Pueblos del Viento: crónica de mareños1981 · Martín Casillas Editores · book
Testigos y Complices1982 · Martín Casillas Editores · book
Tierra de Árboles y Bosques1988 · Inversora Bursátil · book
Dolor y Belleza2000 · Landucci Editores · book
Montaña Blanca2010 · Fondo de Cultura Económica/Editorial RM · book
Akadem Gorodok2014 · Consejo Nacional para la Cultura y las Artes/Editorial RM · book
