About Us

DIRECTORS

Manuel San Frutos

DIRECTOR

PhD in Fine Arts from the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), photographer, editor, and university lecturer. Professor at the Faculty of Fine Arts of UCM, with complementary training in Art History and Anthropology. Since 2005, he has combined academic work with technology outreach, regularly contributing to outlets such as DSLR Magazine, Quesabesde, Dpreview, and Albedo, of which he is currently the editor-in-chief. Technical advisor and beta tester for leading photographic brands. President of the cultural association Despierta Retina and director of the educational program Aula Transversal.

Juan José Sánchez García

Architect and Collector

Architect from ETSAM, UPM (1984 – Structural specialty). Between 1984 and 2008, his work focused on architectural design, site management, and construction, working with various companies and teams.

Until 2008, his career was centered on project development, construction, and real estate promotion. Simultaneously, he conducted expert investigations. Since 2008, he has worked exclusively in the insurance and judicial sectors.

Yolanda Fernández-Barredo Sevilla

Doctor of Architecture and Collector

Architect from ETSAM, UPM, with a specialty in Urbanism, and Doctor of Architecture (ETSAM, 1994) with the thesis: Architectural Photography and Its Specific Case in Madrid, 1800–1945.

Her academic career began in 1980 as an assistant in Helena Iglesias’ Chair (Department of Architectural Composition), receiving the Acha Urioste Grant for cataloguing the photographic archives of the department. After completing her studies, she was awarded a research training grant (1991–1995). After obtaining her PhD, she lectured in doctoral programs on photography (1994–1996). She also trained in photogrammetry and completed two professional photography courses.

Since 1992, she has focused on expert research in all areas except automotive, specializing in insurance and judicial activities until 2020.

MANAGEMENT

Juantxo Egaña

Director of Communication and Projects

With over three decades of experience, Juantxo Egaña is a renowned Basque photographer in the artistic, cultural, and editorial fields. He has contributed to nearly 400 publications and curated over 30 exhibitions, collaborating with artists, museums, and publishers. Official photographer for the San Sebastián Film Festival for ten editions, he also designed the Zabaltegi posters (2005 and 2006). He won the European Photography Award at Sonimag (1993) and has worked in culinary photography with chefs like Karlos Arguiñano and Pedro Subijana. He collaborates with the Aranzadi Science Society and is the author of the famous images of the Irulegi hand. His work combines artistic sensitivity, documentary rigor, and a deep commitment to the visual memory of the Basque Country.

Anna Palau

Communication Coordinator

I am 62 years old and I’ve just realized that I’ve spent my entire life making the difficult easier from different perspectives.

Over the past ten years, I have supported individuals in the third social sector, helping them find the best tools to make informed decisions in times of difficulty.

My passion, besides work, is photography: I am fascinated by capturing the gaze of the observer and discovering worlds beyond the obvious.

RESTORATION / CONSERVATION

Raquel Esteban

Head of the Restoration / Conservation Department

Graduate in conservation and restoration, specialized in graphic and photographic works. She has worked in archives, museums, and institutions linked to conservation, such as the Institute of Cultural Heritage of Spain, participating in research, outreach, preventive conservation, curatorial work, and restoration projects. Her career is the result of a combination of technical skill, passion, and a strong commitment to every task she undertakes.