Epecuen

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Photographer

Juan Ignacio Cañete
Date of Photograph

20/02/2015
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https://juancanete.com

Founded in 1927, the village of "Villa Epecuén" was the most modern hydrothermal complex of Argentina and the most popular resort of that time. In the eighties, the level of the salt lake raised suddenly over 10 meters and flooded the entire village for over 20 years. Today, the water is gradually receding. The ruins have resurfaced to bring an apocalyptic landscape where petrified trees sadly dominate what once was a picturesque scenery. As we walk along the streets, feelings of rootlessness and painful memories of others engulf us. In 2014, Epecuén was recognized as historical, architectural and cultural heritage.

Biography

Juan Ignacio Canete is a fine art photographer specialized in landscape, architectural and street photography. He works for magazines and among his customers there are multinational companies and private collectors. He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. His early fascination with other cultures led him to travel all around the world and enabled him to live in many cities in Asia, Africa and Europe. Today he lives in Buenos Aires where he keeps developing his personal and commercial photographic projects. Contact: Juan Ignacio Canete: info@juancanete.com.ar www.juancanete.com.ar
Awards

AWARDS & MENTIONS 2016 PRIX DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE PARIS – Category Fine Art – “Rumi Suqu” – 3st place PRIX DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE PARIS – Category Landscape – “Rumi Suqu” – Honorable Mention PRIX DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE PARIS – Category Landscape – “Atacama Desert” – Honorable Mention 2015 INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY AWARD™ NEW YORK – Category Panoramic – “Epecuén” – 2st place 2013 AdbA ART DECO – “Salamone” – Honorable Mention 2012 Magnum-Photoseller – “El día que Murió la Vaca” – Honorable Mention 2011 Salón Virtual FotoGrupo 30/40 “La vendedora de barro” Honorable Mention Salón Virtual FotoGrupo 30/40 “Paraguas de papel” Honorable Mention Salón Virtual FotoGrupo 30/40 “Niña con cuello de jirafa” Honorable Mention 2010 (Af. OSMECON) Federación de Argentina de Fotografía (FAF) – “El Buda” – 1st Place (Af. OSMECON) Federación de Argentina de Fotografía (FAF) – “Sembrando de maní” – Merit Award EXHIBITIONS 2017 Bienal FOTOMUSEO Fotográfica Bogotá Galería Casa Cano 2016 Foto Club Buenos Aires 2015 Fine Art Gallery Bs As 2013 AdbA ART DECO 2012 Galería Archivo Bs As 2011 Lima PHOTO