Ana Lemos is a Brazilian photographer and visual artist based in São Paulo. She has been working in the field of photography since the early 2000s, and her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions around the world.
Lemos’s work is characterized by its focus on the human body, often exploring themes of identity, gender, and sexuality. Her photographs are often intimate and personal, capturing moments of vulnerability and strength. She has also explored themes of nature and landscape, creating images that evoke a sense of wonder and awe.
Lemos’s work has been featured in solo exhibitions at galleries such as Galeria Vermelho in São Paulo, Galeria Millan in Rio de Janeiro, and Galerie Lelong & Co. in Paris. Her photographs have also been included in group exhibitions at institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and the Tate Modern in London.
In addition to her photographic practice, Lemos is also an active member of the Brazilian art community. She is a founding member of Fotoativa – an organization dedicated to promoting photography as an art form – and she regularly participates in workshops and lectures on photography throughout Brazil.
Lemos’s work has been widely recognized for its unique vision and powerful imagery. In 2018 she was awarded the prestigious Prêmio Marc Ferrez from Instituto Moreira Salles for her contributions to Brazilian photography.