From November 14, 2014 through January 18, 2015, HistoryMiami will present an exhibition featuring the work of renowned Cuban-American photographer Mario Algaze.  A Respect for Light: The Photography of Mario Algaze is the first comprehensive exhibition highlighting the Miami-based photographer’s body of work, including images captured throughout Latin America, panoramic images of South Florida and concert photography.

The exhibition focuses on images taken in Bolivia, Ecuador, Mexico and Cuba, among other Latin American countries. Over the course of more than 30 years, Algaze captured these photographs, which feature the people and locations of the places he visited in the early morning light as each day begins.

“The most important ingredient in my photographs is a very early morning light, a magical light, which on most days only allows you about an hour to work. There’s a certain quality before 9:30 in the morning, where light hits in a 45-degree angle and there are long shadows and soft light. If I could, I would light every scene, but I can’t. I have to rely on Mother Nature,” said Algaze in the forward to his new book, A Respect for Light: The Latin American Photographs 1974-2008, which is being published by Glitterati Incorporated to coincide with the exhibition.

Curated by HistoryMiami Deputy Director Jorge Zamanillo, the exhibition will display more than 150 prints from Algaze’s 43-year career as a professional photographer, including work capturing South Florida landscapes, streetscapes and concerts. This will be his first solo exhibition in nearly a decade.

“Algaze shoots on film and develops his images himself, maintaining control over his classic, black-and-white style,” said Zamanillo. “The way he captures his subjects truly documents the moment, but in a beautiful way, straddling the line between photojournalism and fine art.”

HistoryMiami will be hosting an opening reception that is open to the public on Thursday, November 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. that will include a book signing. To attend, RSVP using the following link: marioalgazehistorymiami.eventbrite.com

View A Respect for Light: The Photography of Mario Algaze from November 14, 2014 to January 18, 2015 at HistoryMiami, 101 West Flagler Street in Downtown Miami.
Hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 10 – 5 p.m. and Sunday 12 – 5 p.m.
General museum admission is free for HistoryMiami members and children under 6.
Admission for adults is $8, seniors and students are $7, and children 6 – 12 years old are $5.

For more information visit www.historymiami.org

A Respect for Light: The Latin American Photographs 1974-2008 by Mario Algaze, published by Glitterati Incorporated, http://glitteratiincorporated.com