Lara Alcántara Lansberg

Lara Alcántara Lansberg is an award-winning Venezuelan-American multidisciplinary artist and photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. With a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) from the joint Bard College/ICP program, her work fuses conceptual photography, performance, and narrative, creating powerful visual statements centered on identity, transformation, and femininity. Inspired by her Latin American heritage and theatrical training, Lara’s work is distinguished by its profound symbolism, surreal compositions, and emotional resonance. Her photography has received international recognition, earning awards such as the Julia Margaret Cameron Gala Award, the Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA), and the Hispanic American Award for Photography. Her works are part of major private and institutional collections, including those of Lady Gaga, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Venezuela, and the IESA institution in Caracas. Currently, Lara is participating for the second time in the exhibition 'Surprise' at the Lehman College Art Gallery, sharing the space with iconic figures such as Irving Penn, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Andy Warhol, William Wegman, and Keith Haring. Her previous exhibitions include renowned Chelsea galleries such as Nohra Haime Gallery on 22nd Street and Generous Miracles Gallery. Her reach transcends the contemporary art world, extending into luxury and editorial fashion spaces. Recently, she completed a major rebranding campaign for the legendary French luxury house Baccarat, which will unfold throughout the year. Her work was featured on Baccarat’s website as part of its series dedicated to emerging visionary artists, where her dreamlike and cinematic images capture the spirit of crystal as a magical and transformative element. Lara’s creative voice has also been featured in magazines such as Vogue México, Elle España, and Ocean Drive, and she led a conceptual photography campaign for singer Lana Love in collaboration with the Times Square Alliance. Her ability to construct narratives through visual metaphors has positioned her as a singular and highly sought-after artist, whose work deeply resonates with both collectors and brands. Whether through contemporary art, editorial photography, or collaborations with luxury brands, the work of Lara Alcántara Lansberg invites the viewer to pause, reflect, and feel—bridging the intimate and the iconic in every image.