Christopher Cardozo (February 27, 1948 – February 21, 2021) was an American art collector, curator, photographer,Tobias, Michael (2 April 2013). "J.P. Morgan, Edward Curtis and Christopher Cardozo: An Inspired Collaboration". Forbes Magazine author and publisher.
Cardozo’s Oaxaca series was first exhibited in 1971 at the Minneapolis Art Institution and later acquired by MOMA and other museums for their permanent collections.
He is known as an authority on the photography of Edward S. Curtis.Hoekstra, Joel (Winter 2006). "Philanthropy with Vision: Indigenous Images" . CLA Today. University of MinnesotaDowling, Claudia Glenn. "Letter from American History: 'Thank you for showing me my culture'". American History Magazine, August 2013. Pg 31.Mahoney, David (October 2013). "On the Curtis Trail", pp. 234–236. Artful Living He has written and edited nine monographs on Edward Curtis and his photography. In the past forty years, Cardozo has exhibited around the world, focusing on his goal to bring Edward Curtis to the world.
Cardozo was the founder and Board Chair of the Edward S. Curtis Foundation, which is dedicated to preserving and exhibiting the work of Edward Curtis. He started collecting Curtis' photographs in the 1970s,"Artist who captured the essence of Indian life showcased". Wilmington Star-News - Oct 28, 200o and had a large personal collection of the photographer's work,"Fiction Chronicle" New York Times By Mark Schone June 26, 2005 which he exhibited in travelling displays and at his gallery, Christopher Cardozo Fine Art."Aspen gallerist Darren Quintenz's expanding view of art". Aspen Times."Edward Curtis’ The North American Indian" . Fine Books and Collections, by Jonathan Shipley.
Bibliography Edward S. Curtis: One Hundred Masterworks (2015) Christopher Cardozo; Contributors Michael Tobias, Eric Jolly and A.D. Coleman Native Nations: First North Americans as Seen by Edward Curtis (1993) Christopher Cardozo; foreword by George Horse-Capture"Preserving Images Of A Dying Culture". January 04, 1994, reviewed by Kim Ode, Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune"Redheads And Bigwigs, Images Old And New". Philly.com, By Gary Haynes, INQUIRER GRAPHIC-ARTS DIRECTOR, December 19, 1993 Chiefs and Warriors (Native Nations Series) (1996) Christopher Cardozo Great Plains (Native Nations Series) (1996) Christopher Cardozo Native Family (Native Nations Series) (1996) Christopher Cardozo Hidden Faces (Native Nations Series) (1996) Christopher Cardozo Sacred Legacy: Edward S. Curtis And The North American Indian (2000) Christopher Cardozo; foreword by Joseph Horse Capture and N. Scott Momaday"In Books, You'll Find Something Interesting, No Matter Where Your Taste Leads". Orlando Sentinel, December 3, 2000 reviewed by Nicholas A. Basbanes Edward S. Curtis: The Great Warriors (2004) Christopher Cardozo; Contributors Hartman Lomawaima and Anne Makepeace"Edward S. Curtis: The Great Warriors". Publishers Weekly"Holiday Books; For The Traditional Photographer Page 2". Shutterbug. Edward S. Curtis: The Women (2005) Christopher Cardozo; Contributors Louise Erdrich and Anne Makepeace
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