Gaby Herbstein (born May 3, 1969) is an

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visual artist and photographer. Her work has been published in magazines, books, blogs and exhibitions across Latin America, the US,

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, China and Japan.

Life and career

Growing up she wished to be an Egyptologist, but given the limited opportunity for studying such careers in Argentina she instead chose to study

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. While studying tourism she joined a friend in a

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class and instantly became hooked. Before she'd even finished her professional training, she started working as a photographer for major fashion magazines in Latin America.

Artistic Projects

Her first solo exhibition took place in a Buenos Aires nightclub in 1990 and since then she has showcased her work annually in Argentina and abroad. Herbstein regularly produces and exhibits personal projects that deal with social and environmental issues. These have included: *Huellas (1999) meant to be an exploration of the identity of native Argentine women. *Heroínas (2000) a tribute to noted women in Argentine history, *Huella Ecológica (2009) and La Basura no es Basura (2010) for the Fundación Azara that had environmental themes. She has also worked on four projects for the

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, photographing Argentine celebrities to raise awareness about the spread and prevention of the HIV virus. Her first book, Aves del Paraíso (2009), was themed around birds to raise awareness of species extinction. In 2011, Herbstein created Uno, a series of images that represent humans as being one with nature. Estados de Conciencia (2013), a series of photographs representing the different states of consciousness in the journey of self-discovery. Divine Beauty (2015). Thirteen portraits of girls in a photo essay themed on Sacred Geometry. Creer para Ver, (Believe to See) started in 2016, still in process. A multidisciplinary project that spreads the voice of 12 spiritual leaders of different beliefs, philosophies and cultures from around the world, supported by ONU. La Diablada (Dance of the Demons) (2017), a production inspired by the Carnival rituals and the Andean traditions.

Awards and acknowledgements

2017 SRI SRI Award 2017 Nomination to the outstanding woman in art. 2017 CILSA Social Commitment Award. 2017 Winner of the Latin American Photography and Illustration (2017) Contest for ''La Diablada'' (Dance of the Demons). 2017 Prize for Creative Woman 2017 awarded by the Circle of Creative Women and the University of Palermo. 2016 Winner at Latin American Photography and Illustration (2016), Phi, from "Divina Belleza". 2015 ''Silver Medal'', Books - Fine Art, Prix de la Photographie. Paris, France. 2015 ''Gold Medal'', Fine Art (People), Concept and Photography, Prix de la Photographie. Paris, France. 2011 ''Clover Prize'', Swarovski. Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2009 ''First Prize for Best Book of the Year to “Aves del Paraíso”'', Cámara Argentina de Publicaciones. Buenos Aires, Argentina. 2002 ''Fundación Huésped Award'', Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Fashion and advertising

Herbstein has worked on the advertising campaigns for a number of brands."El Calendario 2013 de Gaby Herbstein apuesta a la Celebración".
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References

External links

Official website
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