Diego Yawalapiti is a Brazilian indigenous artist who resides in the Xingu Indigenous Territory, located in the state of Mato Grosso. He is known for his talent in photography, an art that he has loved since childhood.
From an early age, Diego was encouraged by his family and community to express his creativity and share indigenous culture with the world. He found in photography a way to show the life and traditions of his people, documenting landscapes, rituals, and daily life in the village.