The Vimcorsa Exhibition Hall of Córdoba City Council will open “Mezquita Award. The Collection” on 10 July, an exhibition bringing together 167 award-winning photographs from the competition since 1983.
Among the featured photographers is José María Mellado, recipient of the “Super Mezquita” Honorary Award, who later served as a member of the competition’s jury, further strengthening his close association with one of Spain’s most prestigious photography competitions.
A Visual Approach to the Guitar. The Collection 1992–2023 brings together a carefully curated selection of works from a photographic project initiated in 1992 by the Córdoba Guitar Festival. Over the course of seven editions, leading national and international photographers have been invited to offer a free and personal interpretation of the guitar, resulting in […]
Read More ›Issue No. 2 of the magazine Lente Cubano is now available, and I’m pleased to be part of this edition with a new article dedicated to one of the topics that is most transforming the way we create images: mobile phone photography. More and more photographers—both professionals and amateurs—are discovering that the mobile phone can […]
Read More ›To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Galería Aurora Vigil-Escalera, José María Mellado is taking part in a retrospective exhibition featuring some of the leading figures in contemporary Spanish photography. Curated by Esther Maestre as part of the Encuentros Fotográficos de Gijón, the show will be on view from October 31 to November 30, honoring the careers and collaborations of the artists who have been part of the gallery’s history.
Read More ›José María Mellado shares his journey from film photography to current digital techniques, emphasizing the importance of developing a personal vision. He states that “medium format allows you to create a more thoughtful photograph.” The interview encourages understanding photography as a language and a vital experience.
Read More ›Renowned photographer José María Mellado is featured in the first issue of Lente Cubano, a new magazine dedicated to contemporary photography. In this inaugural edition, Mellado shares his artistic vision, creative process, and influence on Spanish and international photography.
Read More ›Discover José María Mellado’s participation in “Tramas y Ficciones: A Photographic Rereading”, a compelling new exhibition at C3A Córdoba showcasing highlights from the CAAC’s photography collection.
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