Birds of Paradise is a vibrant photobook by Spanish artist Ángela Suárez which explores the brave and bold hair colours found on walks around the photographer’s homeland and beyond. Inspired by her love of Spanish fashion and portraiture photography combined with her genuine surprise when she first took notice of the phenomenon, this collection marks an awakening of awareness and crystallises Ángela’s obsession in printed images. What began as a personal project of Spain street photography grew as Ángela began to share the work on social media, and it bloomed into a community-sourced record of electric blues, cotton-candy pinks, hazard oranges, and a rainbow of hues in between. Birds of Paradise is a casual documentary of eccentricity, an homage to what might inspire us when we take the time to notice the wild personalities around us. About Ángela SuárezÁngela Suárez’s work operates at the intersection of portrait, art, fashion, and architectural photography. She is the author of Blurry Days/Sharp Nights and Good Intentions, and her practice also includes collaborations with brands such as Loewe, Dior, Uniqlo, and Self Service. In 2022, she participated in the exhibition Madrid Diversa, curated by the Madrid City Council at CentroCentro, and in 2024, her work was recognised with the Photovogue Global Talent Open Call (Milan) award. Ángela’s latest group exhibition, Spirit, opened in November 2024 at Domicile Gallery (Tokyo), reaffirming her presence in the international contemporary art scene
