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Guizhou: Modern Chronicles

A visual story and documentation taken in a South Western province of China portraying the traditions and daily moments of the ethnic minority Miao during and after COVID-19 restrictions across a multiple-year journey, witnessing the indomitable spirit of cultural continuity and identity.

Awards

Photographer of the Year Contest

2024

Bronze

Photojournalism

Non Professional

Guizhou: Modern Chronicles

A visual story and documentation taken in a South Western province of China portraying the traditions and daily moments of the ethnic minority Miao during and after COVID-19 restrictions across a multiple-year journey, witnessing the indomitable spirit of cultural continuity and identity.

About Artist

Jose Díaz López

Jose Díaz López is a self-taught photographer from Madrid, Spain, currently based in Bangkok, Thailand.
 Inspired by journalism, he found his passion for candid photography and started street photography from scratch in 2019. Years later, he has cultivated a distinctive style influenced by New Color American Photography and Documentary Photography, exploring conceptual themes driven by a desire to capture moments from diverse cultures. His work steers away from conventional documentary shots to find an artistic endeavor that allows him to convey feelings and atmosphere while focusing on human connections.

Jose Díaz López

Photographic Areas of Focus

Photojournalism, Street, Travel

Location

Spain

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