José Santos

JOSE SANTOS
"La Mancha 2".
Pigmented inks on paperl Canson platine fibre rag.
Limited edition: 1 of 5.
Signed and numbered.
Certificate of authenticity enclosed.
In black wooden frame.
Measurements: 26,5 x 40 cm; 50 x 60 cm (passpartú), 52 x 62 cm (frame).

Member of the Royal Photographic Society. His photographic career began in 1968, when he acquired his first camera and discovered his passion for the image. Shortly thereafter, he joined the Real Sociedad Fotográfica de Madrid, where he continues to be an active member of the community. During his early years, he participated in the social contests organized by the society, gaining recognition before making the leap to national competitions, in which he was awarded on several occasions. His first exhibition took place in the hall of the Real Sociedad Fotográfica de Madrid and in the Agrupación Fotográfica de Guadalajara, marking the beginning of his exhibition career.

In order to broaden his training, he studied for two years at the Centro de Enseñanzas de Imagen. Together with other members of the Real Sociedad Fotográfica, he founded Colectivo 28, a group dedicated to experimentation and dissemination of photography. With them, he held several exhibitions, starting at the Colegio Mayor Chaminade in Madrid and reaching events of great relevance such as ARCO 82, in collaboration with the Redor Gallery. After the dissolution of the collective, he continued to develop his photographic activity, participating in numerous solo and group exhibitions in different parts of Spain and abroad, with shows in countries such as Oman, China and Japan. His career is a reflection of a constant dedication to photography, combining tradition with a personal and artistic search in each image.