Horacius de Jesus

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Horacius de Jesus is a visual artist, social educator, photographer, cultural activist, and resident of Morro das Pedras in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. He began his artistic life through poetry, and photography began to complement his written work. His artistic identity lies in the photos of daily life in the villages and favelas, with a focus on memory, identity, and territory. He administers the “Favela, one photo per day” Facebook and Instagram pages, where he shares his work and spreads images of the favela. He is also a coordinator of the Green Hill project for Urban Gardens; a social educator in the Pro-youth Adolescent program; and cultural activist in the Cultural and Artistic Association.