Alejandro Chaskielberg.
Alejandro Chaskielberg, born in 1977 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a renowned photographer and filmmaker whose work blends documentary and fine art with a cinematic flair. A graduate of Argentina’s National Institute of Cinematography, his vibrant use of color and innovative night photography have earned global acclaim. Chaskielberg’s projects often immerse him in communities, capturing their essence with a surreal, dreamlike quality. His breakthrough series, La Creciente, documented life in the Paraná River Delta, where he lived for years, using moonlight and long exposures to create hauntingly beautiful scenes.
His second major work, Otsuchi Future Memories, portrayed the resilience of a Japanese fishing town post-2011 tsunami, blending recreated family snapshots with striking nocturnal portraits. More recently, Laberinto explored a Patagonian maze, fusing land art and staged tableaus inspired by cinematic masters like Kubrick. Chaskielberg’s ability to weave human stories with natural elements sets him apart, earning him accolades like the 2011 Sony World Photographer of the Year and the Magnum Foundation’s BURN Grant.
Exhibited worldwide, from New York’s Yossi Milo Gallery to the Brighton Biennial, his work challenges perceptions of reality while honoring his subjects’ strength. Beyond photography, he creates video installations for theater and teaches at institutions like the Tokyo International Photography Institute. Currently based in Buenos Aires, Chaskielberg continues to explore the interplay of light, memory, and transformation, crafting visuals that linger long after viewing. His art invites us to see the world anew.
