Paulina Lavista

Paulina Lavista is a renowned Mexican photographer and documentarian, born in 1945 into a family of artists. Her father, Raúl Lavista, was a film composer, while her mother, Helen Lavista, was a painter. Paulina’s career spans several decades during which she has photographed iconic figures such as Gabriel García Márquez and María Félix. Known for her vivacious personality and her love for capturing moments, she has embraced both analog and digital photography, expressing her belief in the power of images to convey truth. As she approaches her 80th birthday, she reflects on her life filled with memories and contributions to art, while also expressing concerns about the preservation of cultural archives.