María Gainza is an Argentine writer and art critic. She gained significant recognition for her novel “Optic Nerve” (“El nervio óptico” in Spanish), which was published in 2014 and translated into English in 2019. “Optic Nerve” intertwines art criticism, personal narrative, and fiction, revolving around the life of the narrator and her encounters with various artworks. The novel received critical acclaim for its innovative approach and exploration of the connections between art and life. Gainza’s work often delves into the complexities of human experience through the lens of art.
