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Fernell Franco — Prostitutas
Fernell Franco

Prostitutas

A striking gelatin silver print by Colombian photographer Fernell Franco, *Prostitutas* captures the intimate and often overlooked world of sex workers in Cali, Colombia, with raw documentary honesty. Franco's masterful use of light and shadow creates a deeply atmospheric image that balances vulnerability and dignity, challenging social stigmas surrounding marginalized communities. The work is part of Franco's broader photographic series exploring the urban underbelly of Colombian society during the 1970s.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.

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November 2, 2017

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Fernell Franco, Prostitutas

A striking gelatin silver print by Colombian photographer Fernell Franco, *Prostitutas* captures the intimate and often overlooked world of sex workers in Cali, Colombia, with raw documentary honesty. Franco's masterful use of light and shadow creates a deeply atmospheric image that balances vulnerability and dignity, challenging social stigmas surrounding marginalized communities. The work is part of Franco's broader photographic series exploring the urban underbelly of Colombian society during the 1970s.

Medium
Gelatin silver print.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Dark Mood, 20th Century, Urban Life, Male Artist, Colombian Artist, Documentary Photography, 20th Century Photography, Black and White Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, Marginalized Communities, Portrait Photography, Male Photographer, Street Photography, Somber Mood, Photojournalism, Female Subjects, Social Realism

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