Daniel Mayrit

Daniel Mayrit is a contemporary Spanish photographer known for his critical examination of modern society and power dynamics.

Born in Madrid, Mayrit uses photography to explore social and political themes, often through a striking and provocative documentary approach. His series “You Haven’t Seen Their Faces” is particularly famous: it exposes the faces of the 100 most powerful people in the City of London, questioning the influence and anonymity of financial elites.By capturing these portraits anonymously and presenting them in a style reminiscent of mugshots, Mayrit confronts the viewer with the reality of power and wealth concentration.

His work has been widely exhibited and published internationally, sparking debates on transparency, surveillance, and social justice. Daniel Mayrit continues to explore the tensions between the individual and power through his photographic engagement, challenging established perceptions of contemporary society.

The “Authorized Images” series by Daniel Mayrit is a fascinating exploration of surveillance, privacy, and control in contemporary society. This photographic series examines how surveillance cameras and security technologies shape our daily lives and perception of urban space.

“Authorized Images” draws inspiration from the ubiquitous proliferation of surveillance cameras in modern cities. Daniel Mayrit is interested in issues of surveillance and privacy, exploring how these technologies influence our behavior and sense of security.

In the Authorised Images series, Spanish artist Daniel Mayrit condemns laws restricting the use of images by decontextualising and deconstructing the representations.