Maíra C. Gamarra is a Brazilian-Bolivian curator, editor, educator, and researcher. For the past 17 years, she has worked across Latin America in the management of cultural and artistic projects, curating exhibitions, festivals, and events. Her work is closely tied to initiatives in visual arts, artistic and documentary photography, with a strong focus on equity, inclusion, representation, and critical perspectives.
She is the founder and director of Mira Latina, an organization dedicated to Latin American photography and art through a critical and anti-colonial lens. Mira Latina explores contemporary representation, storytelling, and visual culture, fostering deep reflection on artistic and documentary practices. It investigates cultural and political dynamics, the power structures embedded in imagery, and the role of image-makers. Through Mira Latina, Maíra cultivates a dynamic creative community, contributing to the redefinition of cultural narratives across the Global South and beyond.
As a mentor, juror, lecturer, and portfolio reviewer for global competitions and grants, Maíra works at the intersection of education, research, and curatorial practice. She has served on juries for leading photography institutions, festivals, and awards, including the World Press Photo Contest as regional juror for South America and nominator for the Joop Swart Masterclass; the CatchLight Global Fellowship; POY Latam – Pictures of the Year Latin America; and the Fundación Gabo Award for Latin American visual journalism, among others.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in social communication with a focus on Photography and a master’s degree in Latin American Studies. Maíra is a member of the POY Latam Advisory Board and the Network of Cultural Producers of Photography in Brazil.