ALDOS SOARES (1961) - Lot 46

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ALDOS SOARES (1961) - Lot 46
ALDOS SOARES (1961) Campgrounds Digital print 24 x 30 cm Note: A photograph by Aldos Soares (born in 1961) from the series Campgrounds, this black-and-white image depicts a family gathered at a campground engaged in an activity that is both playful and mundane: a father, holding a broom—a trivial everyday prop—has water poured over his head by one of the children, while the others huddle around him in a joyful, conspiratorial pose. The scene, composed like a group portrait, subverts the conventions of classic family photography by introducing a burlesque and theatrical dimension, without losing the tenderness of the shared moment. The choice of black and white gives this image a distinctive quality—more timeless than documentary—and accentuates the interplay between apparent spontaneity and a highly controlled composition. Aldos Soares captures here the closeness, relaxation, and self-presentation that camping vacations foster: a space where bodies, generations, and everyday gestures come together in a form of ephemeral community. The humor of the situation, the group’s directness, and the simplicity of the props all contribute to a perspective that is both affectionate and slightly detached, offering a glimpse into the family rituals of popular leisure. A digital print measuring 24 x 30 cm, this photograph is fully part of a reflection on the everyday memories of vacations and on the images families create of themselves during these suspended moments.
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