Antônio Guerreiro

An Icon of Fashion and Portrait Photography

Antônio Guerreiro de Brito (Madrid, Spain, 1947 - Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, 2019) was a renowned photographer, especially known for his work during the 1960s and 1970s, a period in which he established himself as an icon of fashion photography. His style was heavily influenced by the film "Blow Up" by Michelangelo Antonioni (1912-2007), and Guerreiro collaborated with Brazil's leading magazines and advertising agencies.

Guerreiro also excelled as a portrait photographer, capturing images of notable figures from the worlds of art, culture, and high society. Among his most notable publications are "Sônia Braga Especial" (1982) and "BH 100 Portraits" (1997). His excellence was recognized with two awards from Editora Abril: best color photo of the year in 1981 and best photographic production in 1983.

In 1996, the National Museum of Art in Rio de Janeiro honored Antônio Guerreiro with a retrospective of his work, celebrating his significant contribution to Brazilian photography and his unique ability to capture the essence of his subjects. Guerreiro left a lasting legacy, remembered as a master of light and composition in fashion and portrait photography.

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