Iván Macías
Documentary Photographer | Fine Art
«Photography allows me to articulate through images what words cannot. When I capture a face, I am photographing a fragment of their soul—and a piece of my own. Through my visual narratives, I strive to give a voice to my subjects and reveal the beauty that emerges even amidst chaos.»
Awards & Global Recognition
World Press Photo Laureate: Recognized by the world’s most prestigious competition in visual journalism and storytelling.
Documentary Legacy: Author of the acclaimed photobook Traces of the Pandemic, a seminal visual tribute to frontline healthcare workers.
Forbes «100 Most Creative Mexicans»: Named by Forbes Magazine as one of the leading creative figures in the country.
Honorary Doctorate: Awarded by the Claustro Doctoral Honoris Causa A.C. in recognition of career excellence, artistic vision, and social impact.
Industry Partnerships: Official Ambassador for global imaging technology leaders, Sony and Honor.
Global Recognition: Recipient of over 30 awards from the industry’s most demanding international competitions, including the Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA), International Photography Awards (IPA), and the NTD International Photography Competition.
Selected Solo Exhibitions:
2025 | Looking Inward: Autism and Photography – Museum of the Photographic Archive (MAF).
2025 | Fire and Faith in Tultepec – Mexico City Metro System.
2024 – 2025 | Autism Traveling exhibition: Foro Valparaíso, National Institute of Genomic Medicine (INMEGEN), and MAF.
2023 | Evoluciones – Casa Refugio Citaltépetl