Fahey/Klein Gallery presents Ruven Afanador’s Mil Besos (1000 Kisses) and Terrero


Carmen Iniesta and Arantxa Romero Garcia, Outskirts of Sevilla, Spain, 2007

Fahey/Klein gallery opened last week with the Columbian born photographer, Ruven Afanador, presenting voluptuous flamenco Spanish dancers divided by glorified and delicate bullfighters. Afanador bold contrasted compositions and exposed highlights imply an audacious and passionate culture of Latin America. His photographs set a multitude of emotional triumphs, being able to sense the agonizing cries of the dancers to the sound of silence in the bullfighter’s solitude. Both series provide a meticulous exploration that is distinguished in traditional costume and style, while maintaining contemporary abstract theatrics. Afanador currently lives and works in New York. The exhibition at Fahey/Klein gallery is open through March 27th, 2010.

To see more of Ruven Afanador’s images currently on display at the Fahey/Klein Gallery click the link below


Ursula Lopez Lopez, Cantera, Outside of Sevilla, Spain, 2008


Vicky Barrea and Carmen Iniesta, Cantera, Outside of Sevilla, Spain, 2007


Rosa Elena Garcia Echave, “Rossy de Palma,” Paris, France, 2009


Crystal Renn, New York City, 2007


Mariano Del Olmo, Mexico City, Mexico, 2001


Miguel de Las Penas Luque, Madrid, Spain, 2001


Jose Luis Pintado Martinez, Madrid, Spain, 2001


Emilio Jose Chamon Ortega, Madrid, Spain, 2001

To see Afanador’s show, order the book, or to inquire about print sales click here to visit the Fahey/Klein Gallery site.