Practice Focus
Andre Abravanel Art · Visual Anthropology · Design Research
Exploring culture, materiality and collective practices through visual anthropology, art and design research.
Featured Work
Interdisciplinary Inquiries
Xamanae
A bioconstruction project in Samaná, Dominican Republic, exploring natural materials, sustainable building practices and the relationship between architecture, territory and local knowledge.
Bigote Verde
Documenting the material culture and social rituals of urban subcultures through photographic essays.
La Tostadora
A study of consumer patterns and design semiotics within local market ecosystems.
Core Practice
Methodologies
Our work spans distinct yet interconnected fields, each informing a rigorous approach to visual and material inquiry.
Fine Art
Exploring aesthetic forms and conceptual frameworks through experimental visual practice.
Visual Anthropology
Systematic inquiry into cultural practices and material culture using photographic and ethnographic methods.
Design Research
Applying rigorous academic methodologies to understand design's impact on human behavior and environments.
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