“Victoria Regia 13 from the Flora series”

Claudia Andujar is a photographer and activist who has become a central figure in the fight to preserve the rights of indigenous peoples in Brazil, especially the Yanomami. Of Jewish origin, Andujar survived the atrocities of World War II and, after emigrating to the United States, settled in Brazil in 1955. Without formal training in photography, she developed a unique perspective, using the camera as a tool for expression and social engagement. She began documenting the lives of the Yanomami in 1971, transforming her work into a platform to advocate for the rights of these peoples and raise awareness of the threats they face.

Her work has received international recognition and has been featured in prestigious exhibitions such as the 27th São Paulo Biennial and the "Yanomami" exhibition at the Cartier Foundation for Contemporary Art in Paris (2002). The exhibition "Yanomami Genocide, Death in Brazil" (1989), held at MASP, and the retrospective "Claudia Andujar: The Yanomami Struggle" are significant milestones in her career. In addition, a pavilion dedicated to her work is located at the Inhotim Institute in Minas Gerais.

Andujar's photographs, which capture the lives and challenges faced by the Yanomami, have contributed significantly to raising awareness of the issues faced by these people, and his work continues to be an important reference in the fight for justice and the preservation of indigenous cultures in Brazil.