It wouldn't be surprising in the least if Miguel Angel Sanchez was mistaken for a 17th century painter. In fact, people will surely find it more surprising that he is in fact a modern-day artist, not to mention that his chosen tool is not the paintbrush, but a camera instead.
This Spanish photographer has taken it upon himself to capture contemporary Cairo society through the lens of the past. Miguel Angel Sanchez says, "My work is the result of my love for the Spanish baroque imagery and the Italian and Spanish naturalism by Caravaggio and Ribera. It's a tribute to those Spanish paintings, where myth and reality mixed to create an intermediate state that I try to translate in images."
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Modern Medieval-like Portraits
- Opportunity to incorporate historical aesthetics into contemporary art photography.
- Capturing Cairo Through the Lens of the Past
- Opportunity to explore the intersection of nostalgia and modernity in photography.
- Spanish Baroque Imagery in Contemporary Art
- Opportunity to reinterpret classical art styles in a modern context.
Where This Applies
- Art Photography
- Opportunity for photographers to experiment with historical aesthetics in their work.
- Contemporary Art
- Opportunity for artists to explore the fusion of past and present in their artistic practices.
- Fine Art
- Opportunity to showcase modern interpretations of classical artistic styles in galleries and exhibitions.
