Claudia Andujar
Claudia Andujar
Place: Neuchâtel
Born: 1931
Biography:
Claudia Andujar is a Swiss-born Brazilian photographer and activist, best known for her work in documenting the culture of the Yanomami people. Born on June 12, 1931, in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, she later moved to Brazil in 1956 and became a naturalized citizen in 1976.
Early Life and Education
Andujar studied humanities at Hunter College in New York City, where she met her husband Julio Andujar. She began her career in photojournalism after working on a project with the Karajá people in central Brazil.
Career and Activism
Andujar's work has appeared in various magazines, including Life, Look, Fortune, Aperture, Realidade, and Claudia. She has documented the culture of the Yanomami people over the years, including a book Yanomami: The House, The Forest, The Invisible published in 1998. Her work was supported by Guggenheim Fellowships in 1971 and 1977. Andujar played an important role in establishing the Commission for the Creation of the Yanomami Park, which led to the Brazilian government establishing a 96,000 km2 protected area for use by the Yanomami. She has also worked with various museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and the Eastman House in Rochester, New York.
Awards and Recognition
Andujar received a Cultural Freedom Prize in 2000 for her work in portraying and aiding the Yanomani people. In 2008, she was named to the Brazilian Ordem do Mérito Cultural. In 2018, she received a Goethe Medal for her groundbreaking work with the Yanomami.
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Andujar's work is a testament to her dedication to documenting the lives of indigenous communities and advocating for their rights. Her photographs are a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving cultural heritage and protecting the environment.
