Ruven Afanador has achieved an exceptional career photographing the emblematic figures of contemporary fashion, music, and film. Diane Keaton is a celebrated actress and the author of many design books.
“It’s no wonder photographer Ruven Afanador was inspired to shoot
and compile Ángel Gitano: The Men of Flamenco, a photo book
celebrating the rich, folkloric tradition, and depicting its comely
male performers in all their glory…the lush, high-contrast
black-and-white photos capture all the raw energy of flamenco’s
wild movements and theatrical costumes...Glancing through his
244-page stunner, you can practically hear the Spanish guitar, the
foot stomps, and the handclaps. Put a copy on your coffee table and
crank up a track by flamenco singer Estrella Morente. Your home
will be transformed into a far more passionate place.” –Out.com
“Ruven Afanador’s Captivating Portraits of the Men of
Flamenco…captures the fierce egos of these dancers in a surreal
setting. Set against stark white backgrounds, men of all ages,
shapes, and sizes participated in the project…Afanador was able to
capture moments of extreme confidence and sensuality in his
subjects that is infused with an interesting mixture of masculinity
and femininity.” –American Photo
“Afanador’s lustful gaze is felt throughout the book…Angel Gitano
is overtly sexual...kicks you in the face with sex, right on the
dramatic and perfectly executed cover.” –Photo District News
“Warm up someone's winter with this photographic essay that puts
the men in flamenco. Shot with a tinge of Daliesque surrealism
beneath the harsh sun of Andalusia, these stark, stirring portraits
capture the simultaneous grace and machismo of their dancer
subjects. No mere beefcake collection, this is a torta Ires leches
of grit, glamor, and gmr.” –Passport
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