Pionera, fotografìas 1983-1994

Title: Pionera, fotografìas 1983-1994

Photographer(s): Nancy Urrutia

Writer(s): Niki Johnson, Marina Silva Schultze

Designer(s): Jessica Stebniki Lescano, Martin Tarallo Aznarez

Publisher(s): adhoc, Montevideo, Uruguay

Year: 2024

Print run: 700

Language(s): Spanish

Pages: 136

Size: 17,5 x 22 cm

Binding: Hardcover

Edition:

Print: Tipografia Mohr, Montevideo, Uruguay

Nation(s) and year(s) of Protest: Uruguay,1983-1994

ISBN: 978-9915-9739-0-6

Through a selection of 98 photographs from the period 1983–1994, the book captures the most striking and moving moments of her career, highlighting her pioneering role within a largely male-dominated profession.

Photography is the medium through which Nancy captured significant moments of reality, from political events and demonstrations to exclusive portraits of prominent figures in politics and culture. In Pionera, photography becomes a powerful tool for conveying history and showcases her unique perspective and ability to capture the essence of events, as she was, on many of those occasions, both a spectator and a protagonist of the most significant social events of recent decades.

The term ‘Pionera’ refers to those who venture to explore and settle new territories. Although Nancy was not the first woman to work in photography in Uruguay, she marked a milestone. Her presence as a photographer in the press was uncommon, and her work