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Over the past two decades, the Argentinian photographer Irina Werning has traveled around Latin America with a specific directive in mind: find women — and eventually, men — with the longest hair.

The Jane's Photography Prize is awarded annually to a student for the best photograph from Latin America or a Latinx community. It carries a $200 cash prize.

Join us to mark the opening of Recuerdo: Latin American Photography at the AGO featuring remarks from artists and exhibition curator Marina Dumont-Gauthier, AGO Curatorial Assistant, Photography.

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