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Ministério da Cultura, Secretaria da Cultura do Rio Grande do Sul, Santander e Banrisul apresentam
Damián Ayma Zepita
(Aymara/Bolivia, 1921-1999)
Damián Ayma Zepita (Bolivia, 1921-1999) was a talented photographer and ethnographer known for his contributions to documenting Andean cultures. Ayma Zepita used his lens to capture cultural practices, festivals, and daily dynamics of Andean communities and the diverse environments in which he lived. His collection, now preserved by the National Museum of Ethnography and Folklore (MUSEF), has more than 18,000 photographs that portray the life and customs of Andean and mining communities.
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