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Annandaniel Anna Devís Daniel Rueda Anniset DrCuerda Portrait Artists Creative Duo Instagram Spain Valencia Minimal

Biography

Hasselblad Ambassadors and Forbes 30 under 30 honorees Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda are two imaginative Spanish photographers, both born in 1990. They met at the Universitat Politècnica de València, where they both graduated from the School of Architecture. Today, this creative duo puts to use their architectural backgrounds to tell stories through fun and surprising images that are far from conventional architecture photography. Their particular style is characterized by their visual sense of humor, creativity, precision, and a delicate aesthetic inspired by the city, geometry, and minimalism.
By combining their spatial awareness and their artistic vision, primarily based on simple shapes and bold patterns, they have succeeded in establishing magnetic and joyful narratives that smartly suggest both the nature of human relations and the fascination with the urban environment.
Although it may seem surprising or hard to believe, besides some basic image processing, Anna and Daniel create these surreal scenes without the use of photo editing software. Instead, they carefully set the scene in real life using all sorts of everyday objects, unexpected locations, and tons of natural light.

Selected clients

Netflix
Disney
Facebook
AT&T
Hasselblad
Pantone
Tencent
Adobe
Smart
CNN
LG Signature
Swatch
Ruinart
Nissan

Selected press

Hats Off to artists Devís and Rueda. The Guardian.
Architecture turned into playful portraits. Colossal.
Street Photography Meets Ephemeral Art. Visual Pleasure.
Curio-cities. El País.
The Beauty of Architecture. Forbes.
Playing with Architecture. Hasselblad.
Amazing Architectural Photography. Fubiz.
Playful Architecture. My Modern Met.
极简主义创意趣味摄影. Topys.
A delicate aesthetic. LG Signature.
Juegos Arquitectónicos. El Mundo.
Photostories. Asianpaints.
Trampantojos Urbanos. El Viajero.
Optische Effekte. Welt.
The Minimal and Colorful Imaginaries. Minus 37.
All Work and More Play. Verve Magazine.
In Conversation with Annandaniel. Minimalism.life.

Selected publications

2022. Gràffica. Nº 27. Spain.
2021. Fotografare. Nº 20. Italy.
2021. Professional Photo. Nº 128. UK.
2021. The FLUX Review. Nº 3. UK.
2020. Aesthetica Magazine. Nº 95. USA.
2019. The Curated Lens. Hong Kong.
2019. Experimenta. Nº81. Spain.
2018. Insta-Perfect. Hong Kong.
2018. Photography Is Art. Nº9. Hong Kong.
2018. Surface. Nº145. USA.
2018. Feel Desain. Nº2. Italy.
2018. Seasons. Nº44. Russia.
2018. Archikultura. Nº2. Uzbekistan.
2018. Lletraferit. Nº14. Spain.
2018. Intercity. January issue. Ukraine.
2017. New York Times Style. Nº8. Spain.

Selected lectures

2023. Madrid, SP. TEDxUFV.
2022. Valencia, SP. Flama Fest.
2021. Beijin, CN. MindTalk by Topys.
2021. Madrid, SP. Inspirathon.
2019. Valencia, SP. Gràffica Talks.
2019. Barcelona, SP. Found! CaixaForum.
2019. Mijas, SP. Photofestival.
2019. Istanbul, TR. Brandweek Facebook Panel.
2019. Doha, QA. Qatar Foundation Talks.
2019. Basque Country, SP. Euskalphoto.
2019. Milan, IT. Huawei Konsortium.
2019. Barcelona, ES. Bodaf Europe Convention.
2018. Sevilla, ES. Congreso Foro de Fotógrafos.
2018. Constanta, RO. ZOISS Home Design.
2018. Vienna, AT. Work Better by Better Agency.
2018. Madrid, ES. MINI Hub Talks.
2018. Valencia, ES. VI Mostra PAM.
2018. Barcelona, ES. Roca One Day Design Challenge.
2017. Madrid, ES. Arquitectura Con Eñe Congress.

Exhibitions

2024. Sharjah, AE. Xposure.
2023. Calella, SP. Festimatge.
2022. Annecy, FR. Fotoprix.
2021. Bilbao, SP. Bilboargazki.
2021. Madrid, SP. Callao City Arts.
2019. Miami, US. Scope Art Show.
2019. Tel Aviv, IL. Photo Is:rael.
2019. Maubourguet, FR. Quinzaine de l’Image.
2018. Alicante, SP. Fun-damental. Fotomatón Festival.
2018. Cannes, FR. Story Boards. Lions Festival of Creativity.
2018. Santander, SP. XIV BEAU.
2018. New Delhi, IN. Moments in Architecture FCDI.
2017. Tokyo, JP. Tiny People. Artless Appointment Gallery.
2017. Athens, GR. The Body and the City. Art4more.

Awards

Hasselblad Global Ambassadors.
2024. Finalist Premio Princesa de Girona (Art).
2023. Premio Talento Joven. Cultura.
2021. Forbes 30 under 30. (Spain)
2020. Forbes 30 under 30. Arts and Culture. (Europe).
2019. Hasselblad Heroines.

Jury

2022. Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum #VersionaThyssen.
2021. Hasselblad Masters Award.
2021. Open House.
2019. Hasselblad X You.
2019. IPA Oneshot Street Photo Contest.
2018. ICONIC Digital Biennale.
2018. Click al Mercat.