Cinthya Silverstein

Teaches at Los Angeles Center of Photography

Cinthya Silverstein is a Mexican immigrant and visual activist whose work is deeply rooted in photography as a tool for the analysis of visual culture. Her work reflects a lived, intersectional experience that recognizes images as a social instrument that’s been used to reinforce race-making in the United States. Her degree in Anthropology and continued education in Media Studies have honed her ability to critically observe and question the motives behind representations of minoritized bodies. Working in the tradition of documentary reportage, her work serves as a relational tool, inviting the viewer to connect with those portrayed as a way to evoke empathy and understanding while also questioning their own biases and preconceptions.