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Leica Honors Graciela Iturbide with Hall of Fame Award
Graciela Iturbide, renowned Mexican photographer, wins Leica Hall of Fame Award 2026 for her black-and-white documentary work.
In brief
Graciela Iturbide, renowned Mexican photographer, wins Leica Hall of Fame Award 2026 for her black-and-white documentary work. Leica honored Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide with its 2026 Hall of Fame Award for her influential black-and-white documentary photography. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Leica Honors Graciela Iturbide
Leica announced Graciela Iturbide as the recipient of its 2026 Leica Hall of Fame Award, recognizing her remarkable career in documentary photography.
Award Ceremony Details
Iturbide was honored during Leica's Celebration of Photography on October 8 at Leica World in Wetzlar, Germany.
Her Photography Legacy
Iturbide's work spans over five decades, capturing indigenous communities, cultural traditions, and everyday life in black and white.
Leica Picture of the Year
Leica selected Iturbide's Na' Lupe Pan from her Juchitán series as its 2026 Leica Picture of the Year.
Notable Photographs
Her famous photograph Nuestra Señora de las iguanas captures a market woman in Juchitán wearing a crown of living iguanas.
Career Timeline
Iturbide began studying film in 1969, became an assistant to Manuel Álvarez Bravo in 1970, and exhibited her first work in Mexico City in 1975.
Key Exhibitions
Leica Gallery in Wetzlar is presenting an exhibition featuring over 50 photographs from five of her most important series.
Award History
Iturbide becomes the 15th photographer to receive the Leica Hall of Fame Award, joining names like Steve McCurry and Nick Ut.
Exhibition Details
The exhibition will run until January 2027, showcasing Iturbide's work from her Juchitán, México Clásicas, Pájaros, Desierto de Sonora, and Viajes series.
Leica's Recognition
Leica has selected Iturbide's Na' Lupe Pan as its 2026 Leica Picture of the Year, available as a limited edition print.
The bottom line
Leica honored Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide with its 2026 Hall of Fame Award for her influential black-and-white documentary photography.
