The Domestic Camera

Exhibition view of The domestic camera. Amateur photography in Catalonia (c. 1880-1936), KBr Fundación MAPFRE, 2024. © David Campos

Under the direction of Núria F. Rius, curator of The domestic camera. Amateur photography in Catalonia (c. 1880-1936), on view until May 12 at KBr Fundación MAPFRE, this series brings together renowned historians and specialists to discuss one of the most interesting aspects of the history of photography: the emergence and spread of amateur photography.  

This process, which emerged at the end of the 19th century and has not ceased to gain importance until today, allows us to observe and analyze the social and cultural contexts of photographic practice, the way in which photography is introduced into the private sphere and many other aspects that help us understand the role that photography plays in our culture.

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