American Images

The photography of Dana Lixenberg (Amsterdam, 1964) has achieved international recognition for its honest and committed approach within documentary portraiture. Over more than three decades, she has developed a deeply human body of work that focuses on the representation of marginalised communities, iconic figures of popular culture and social landscapes charged with memory. Her work, carried out mainly in the United States, is characterised by a refined aesthetic, an empathetic gaze and a constant commitment to avoiding stereotypes. "American Images" presents a profound look at contemporary American society through a selection of her most significant projects. From the emblematic Imperial Courts, begun after the Los Angeles riots of 1992, to the portraits made in Jeffersonville (Indiana) or Shishmaref (Alaska), Lixenberg has known how to capture the essence of the human in diverse and complex contexts. Her portraits not only show faces, but also tell stories about inequality, identity and resilience. For more information about the exhibition "American Images", visit the KBr Fundació Mapfre website.