Lázaro Roberto, born in 1954 in Salvador (BA), is a photographer and art educator known as "Lente Negra" ("Black Lens"). He began his photography career in the 1970s, focusing on the preservation of Black memory and resistance. In 1990, he co-founded the Zumví Photographic Archive, establishing one of the most significant collections dedicated to Afro-Brazilian culture. Recognized for documenting marches, protests, and resistance movements, his work reflects a commitment to social causes and the preservation of Afro-descendant traditions. In 2023, he was interviewed by Blind Magazine, where he discussed photography as a tool for activism and historical documentation, gaining recognition for his ability to narrate silenced stories. He participated in exhibitions such as Carolina Maria de Jesus: Um Brasil para os Brasileiros (Instituto Moreira Salles, 2021), Um Defeito de Cor (Museu de Arte do Rio, 2022), and Dos Brasis (SESC Belenzinho, 2023). During an artistic residency at Pivô Arte e Pesquisa, he developed projects related to Black memory and resistance. His works are part of international collections, including the Art Institute of Chicago, which acquired pieces such as Senhor Nôca, mestre balaieiro mais velho do quilombo Praia Grande, Ilha de Maré (1993) and Caminhada do povo negro para homenagem dos 300 anos da morte do grande líder negro Zumbi dos Palmares (1995). Additionally, he has been featured in publications such as C& América Latina and in the commemorative catalog for Zumví's 30th anniversary. Lázaro’s presence at the 35th São Paulo Biennial, alongside the Zumví Photographic Archive, reaffirms his significance as a photographer who connects past memories to contemporary struggles for justice and equality.