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Sebastián López Brach
Sebastián López Brach, born in Argentina in 1990, is a visual narrator and environmental photographer. His focus is on exploring the deep connection between human beings and the natural environment they inhabit. Notably, in 2019, he received the Early Career Grant from National Geographic, allowing him to investigate the environmental and cultural significance of Latin America's largest wetlands. Since then, he has been working in the field.
During the challenging times of the pandemic in 2020, Sebastián received support from the National Geographic Covid-19 Emergency Fund and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. This support enabled him to research the impact of the pandemic on local communities, the historical decline of the Paraná River, and the massive fires in the wetlands. Sebastián's work has gained recognition on prestigious international platforms.
“The World Around offers a much-needed space to reflect on the most pressing challenges of our time. Participating in its programs expanded my perspective and connected me with a global community committed to imagining more just and sustainable futures. It also gave me the opportunity to bring visibility to the issues facing the wetlands in my region. I find hope in seeing how creativity and collaboration can transform both our built environments and the ways we inhabit our territories.”
