Maya Goded

About

Through her photographs and now in film, Maya Goded (Mexico, 1967) explores the subjects of female sexuality,
prostitution and gender violence in a society in which the role of women is narrowly defined and femininity is shrouded
in myths of chastity, fragility and motherhood. Maya’s photographs convey a rare sense of intimacy and authenticity,
the product of mutual trust established with the subject over time. It is this coming together of subject and
photographer ―so tangible in the body language of her portraits― that elicits the empathy of the viewer. Her
penetrating gaze, her constant questioning of preconceived ideas and striving to bring us insight into little known
realities, her gift for celebrating otherness and a humanity that transcends social barriers have won Maya numerous
awards and scholarships. She has published several books and co-authored others.
Awards
2000- Eugene Smith, Memorial Fund, Inc. USA
2001- Guggenheim Foundation. USA
2003- 2011 National Council for Culture and Arts. Mexico
2010- Prince Claus Fund. Amsterdam, Netherlands
Maya’s photographs have been exhibited in the United States, Latin America, Europe, China and Africa. Solo exhibits
of her work have also been staged by some of the world’s most prestigious museums and festivals.
In 2009, Maya took an interest in video and her first short film, Una Reina a su Gusto, was shown at the Official
Selection of the 2011 Morelia Film Festival. In 2010, she collaborated as D.P. on Dormitorio 10, a human rights
documentary about HIV in Mexico City’s prisons.