Born 1975 (Columbia). Juan Orrantia is a visual anthropologist whose photographic work explores themes of intimacy and banality in relation to aftermath, war and migration. Recent exhibits are: ?Dialogues on Aftermath?: Selected works with Jo Ratcliffe, Substation Gallery; ?Resides, Of time and Imagination? Market Photo Gallery; ?Intimate Memories? Alliance Francaise, Barranquilla, Columbia. He is currently a fellow at the Wits School of Arts.
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Juan Orrantia
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