Book Talk by Michael Robinson Chávez - Mestizo: A Life in Photography
16/07/2026 - 16/07/2026
18:00 - 19:30
Book Talk by Michael Robinson Chávez - Mestizo: A Life in Photography
(Leica Client Services Soho)
Greek Street 15
London
W1D 4DP
United Kingdom
Join Leica Akademie London for a special evening with two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer and visual journalist Michael Robinson Chávez, celebrating the launch of his acclaimed new book, Mestizo.
Over the course of a remarkable career spanning more than three decades and over 75 countries, Robinson Chávez has documented some of the defining stories of our time—from conflict and migration to climate change and social transformation. His work has taken him from the frontlines of Ukraine and the Middle East to the disappearing landscapes of Siberia, the drought-stricken communities of California, and the economic collapse of Venezuela.
At the heart of this evening is Mestizo, a deeply personal body of work created over thirty years in Peru, his mother's homeland. Through powerful photographs and personal reflections, Robinson Chávez will explore how these images shaped not only his photographic vision but also his understanding of identity, belonging, and storytelling.
Illustrated with photographs spanning his career, this presentation offers a rare opportunity to hear from one of contemporary photojournalism's most respected voices as he reflects on the stories, people, and experiences that have defined his life's work.
The evening will include a presentation by Robinson Chávez, followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. Copies of Mestizo will be available for purchase.
About Michael Robinson Chávez
Michael Robinson Chávez is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, writer, and educator. A former staff photographer with The Washington Post, he has also worked for The Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, and the Associated Press. His photographs have been exhibited internationally, including at Visa Pour l'Image, Head On Photo Festival, the Leica Gallery Washington DC, and numerous museums and galleries worldwide. He currently lives in Valencia, Spain, where he continues to work as a photographer, lecturer, and workshop leader.
