Iciar J. Carrasco is a Spanish photographer and visual artist based in Madrid. She has been working in the field of photography for over 20 years, specializing in documentary and portrait photography.
Carrasco's work has been featured in numerous exhibitions around the world, including the International Center of Photography in New York, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Barcelona, and the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid. Her photographs have also been published in magazines such as National Geographic, El Pais, and The New Yorker.
Carrasco's work focuses on social issues such as immigration, poverty, and gender inequality. She has traveled extensively to document these issues around the world, including trips to India, Mexico, and South Africa. Her photographs often capture intimate moments that reveal the humanity behind her subjects' struggles.
In addition to her photographic work, Carrasco is also an active member of several organizations that promote social justice and human rights. She is a founding member of Photographers Without Borders and a board member of Amnesty International Spain.
Carrasco's commitment to social justice has earned her numerous awards throughout her career, including the Human Rights Award from Amnesty International Spain (2015) and the National Photography Award from Spain's Ministry of Culture (2016). Her work continues to inspire people around the world to take action against injustice.