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Pimentel graduated from Ryerson Media Studies program, with an M.A. in Art Therapy from the University of Buffalo. He is known for his ability to capture individuals in un-posed, natural settings with great insight and empathy. His work often depicts scenes addressing social commentary. The composition is skilful yet spontaneous, creating a more personal feeling with the subjects.
During the period from 1960 to 1980 photographers became increasingly interested in documenting the social landscape through the growing trend of street photography and the snapshot, capturing moments that made the invisible, visible. The subject of the marginalized gained significance, reflecting the civil rights movement, a rise in feminism and the social and cultural diversity of urban centers.
Pimentel’s work has been acquired by the National Gallery of Canada, the National Archives of Canada and the Canadian Museum of Contemporary Photography.