Francisco Vasquez (b. 1981, Tulcán, Ecuador) is a New York-based photographer with a focus on street culture. Driven by curiosity and empathy, Francisco draws inspiration from the diversity and dynamism of urban landscapes. His humanist approach is guided by a desire to wholeheartedly connect with everyday people and dismantle social and political barriers by highlighting the commonalities that unite us. He finds beauty in the everyday moments and interactions of people from all walks of life, believing that these instances reveal profound truths about our shared humanity.

 In 2017, Francisco pivoted from his career as an art director and took to the streets. Since then, his work has been showcased domestically and internationally, most notably at The Museum of the City of New York. He is also the founder of My Eye Got Lazy, a publication established in 2022 that is dedicated to showcasing and promoting the work of contemporary street photographers.  


Exhibitions

  • Soul of The Street - FOCA Street Photography Festival 2023 - Tabasco, Mexico (2023
  • New York State of Mind - Nocturna Gallery, Callao Monumental - Peru (2022) 
  • New York Responds - The Museum of the City of New York - New York, NY (2020)

Features

  • Paris International Street Photography Awards - Bronze Medal - Sport, Dance, Events (Series) - (2022)
  • Paris International Street Photography Awards - Bronze Medal (Street Art) (2022)
  • Hispanic Culture Review Journal - George Mason University (2022)
  • "El Lenguaje de la Calle" - Galería Martín Yépez, Lima (2022)
  • BEEX - 15 Minutes of Experience (2022)
  • In the Heights - Warner Bros Film (2021)
  • Chicanismo Sin Fronteras Interview (2020)
  • NYC Photo Community - Issue No. 7 (2019)
  • Uptown Artist - Uptown Collective (2010) 


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