At the beginning of the 20th century, the Spanish State launched military campaigns in North Africa, driven by colonial and economic interests. The Gurugú War (1909) was one such campaign: an offensive aimed at securing control of the Rif mines, presented to the...
A photograph from the late 19th century, held in the FBS Foundation, shows three Palestinian women grinding grain with a hand mill. Seated on the ground, surrounded by baskets and flour, they depict an everyday scene. However, this image, distributed by the American...
The Universal Exhibitions of the 19th century were key events for showcasing the technological, industrial, and cultural advances of the time. Photography, as a new form of expression and documentation, played a crucial role in these exhibitions. Since the first...
The Société Française de la Photographie (SFP), founded on 15 November 1854, was one of the first institutions dedicated to the technical and artistic advancement of photography. It emerged as a continuation of the Société Heliographique, but with a more...
Since its beginnings, photography has established itself as a powerful tool for the documentation of war conflicts, allowing not only to portray them, but also to influence how they are remembered for posterity. Since its inception, there are references to its use in...
