FIXER MAGAZINE
/ A chemical substance used for fixing a photographic image /
/ A person who makes arrangements for other people, specially of an illicit or devious kind /
/ A new space to talk, share and store our devotion to the image /
ROBERT HÉBRAS WAS HERE. A PHOTO BY ROBERTO MATA, 2017
ON LOCATION:
In NYC in particular you are one in 8 million and what I’ve realised is that the more you look into your identity and your origins, the better is the outcome of your projects.
ON LOCATION:
My experience as a migrant transformed my approach to photography, particularly as a portraitist, using the medium to foster connections. Buenos Aires exposed me to a vibrant art scene and impactful exhibitions, yet also prompted me to reflect on my own practices against the backdrop of Argentina's strong documentary tradition and political discourse.
ON LOCATION:
Vanessa Arias Ruiz
What we do is more than just pressing a button. We are the ones who see the invisible, who give a voice to those who cannot speak, who shift narratives and freeze time.
The school left me with a sense of responsibility: photography can be a hobby, but it is also a craft, a commitment to history, memory, and life itself. Carrying the title of "photographer" is an honor, and it should be taken seriously.