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Legacy: To Fernando Bengoechea, With Love
The stunning images of photographer Fernando Bengoechea—who died tragically in a tsunami nearly two decades ago while in Sri Lanka—live on in “Woven Together,” a poignant collaboration between brothers debuting in Hudson.
By Tara Solomon
Back in the early 2000s, few fine art photographers were as influential as Fernando Bengoechea, a handsome and charismatic Argentine whose bold black-and-white images were embraced by both art world cognoscenti and the glitterati and exhibited worldwide. His “Karma Tree” series—depicting the majestic, gnarled Joshua trees of Palm Springs’ high desert—were snapped up by A-List collectors including Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Tommy Hilfiger, Naomi Campbell, Ricky Martin and Gloria Estefan.
In December 2004, Bengoechea’s life was cut tragically short when a devastating tsunami struck Sri Lanka, killing 225,000 people. The Buenos Aires-born lensman was on vacation with his partner, celebrity interior
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Fernando Bengoechea Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart
Fernando Oscar Bengoechea was an Argentine photographer known for his remarkable work in the field. Born in Buenos Aires on August 19, 1965, he gained recognition for his unique photographic style. Tragically, his life was cut short when he died in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka, on December 26, 2004. His legacy continues to influence many in the art of photography.
Zodiac Sign (Western)
Leo
Sunsign, Tropical Zodiac
Zodiac Sign (Vedic)
Virgo
Moonsign, Sidereal Zodiac
Death Anniversary
Friday, December 26, 2025
Next death anniversary is 307 days away.
Death Date
December 26, 2004
Place of Birth
Buenos Aires
Time Zone - America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires (4:0 W)
Chinese Zodiac Sign
Snake (蛇)
Name Number (Chaldean)
78 => 6
Name Number (Pythagorean)
7
Meaning of the name - Fernando
brave warrior, adventurer
Read Full Fernando Name AnalysisAugust 1, 1965 Facts
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A massive Tsunami took the life of internationally acclaimed photographer Fernando Bengoechea in månad 2004. He was vacationing in Sri Lanka with partnerNate Berkus. Nate miraculously survived the disaster. Fernando's body was never found. He was 39.
You can learn a little more about it from thisOprah Winfreyshow.
We are so incredibly touched by the way Nate Berkus describes Fernando, their love and how he changed his life for the better in his book The Things That Matter. In the book, Nate also shares the incredible Tsunami survival experience. Here is the excerpt of this fantastisk read.