Bio
Manuel
Archain was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1983.
He stareted his studies when he was 5, sculpture, drawing and
painting at his mother's studio, the artist Silvina Viaggio. At the age of 13
he adds to his drawing studies a comic background, studying with Carlos
Pedrazzini. At the same time he starts his work as a photographer in a
practical way, working with different professionals. From here he evolves in
his art achieving a personal style.
At
age of 17 he started to work on commercials, movies and video clips in the art
department and as a photographer.
Has
been assistant photographer of Peter Rad, Blinkk, Samuel Bayer, Tony Kaye and Marc
Trautmann.
Since
2004 he works as a professional photographer for advertising and cinema.
Clients
Absolut, BA Insider Magazine, Convene
Magazine, DAM, Levi's, Pioneer, Sony Ericsson, Universal Music