in the latter years of his life, it was primarily in Peru
where he received recognition. It has been in the
years since his death in 1973 that his reputation has
reached its international renown. Much as Machu
Pichu, its photographer too has come to receive the
attentive curiosity and respect of the world.
EDWARDA. RiedingerBiography
Born in Coaza, Peru, November 5, 1891. Worked for Santo
Domingo Mining Co. and is camera-bearer for English
photographer, 1900–190?. Moved to Arequipa, becom-
ing apprentice and then assistant to photographer, Max
T. Vargas (father of Alberto Vargas, creator in the Uni-
ted States of the glamour photographs,Vargas Girls),
1908–1917. Married Manuela Lo ́pez Viza, 1917; two
sons, four daughters. Moved family to Sicuani, opening
own studio, 1917. Moved to Cuzco, 1920, which became
permanent residence. Opened third studio in Cuzco, on
Calle Marque ́s, which became his permanent one, 1925.
Eldest son, Vı ́ctor, became his assistant, 1933. Photo-
graphs published inCuzco histo ́rico(‘‘Historical Cuzco’’)
by Rafael Larco Hoyle, 1934. Supported founding of the
Instituto Americano de Arte (American Institute of Art),
in Cuzco, 1937. Survived earthquake of 1950, extensively
photographing it. Declining health and photographic
work in following years. Named patron of the first
national Peruvian publicity campaign for the promotion
of professional photographers, 1971. Died in Cuzco,
September 13, 1973.Individual Exhibitions
1927 Bolivia Grand Hotel, Lima, Peru
1936 Traveling exhibition, Santiago, Vin ̃a del Mar, Puerto
Montt, Osorno, ChileCHAMBI, MARTI ́NMartı ́n Chambi, Ciudadela de Machu Picchu, Cusco 1925, placa de vidrio, 1318 cm.
[Courtesy of Julia Chambi Lo ́pez y Teo Allain Chambi, Archivo Fotogra ́fico Martı ́n Chambi,
Cusco, Peru ́]