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Climbing up, way up
Stairs outside of Horno 3 – a former foundry oven which now serves as a museum in Monterrey’s Parque Fundidora. On a side note: In case some are wondering why I have not posted to the photoblog for awhile – I have been in the midst of moving, or better said, relocating. The big time-consuming [...]
Villa de Santiago, Take 2
Second shot of the church in Villa de Santiago. Different angle, different moment.
Frida Kahlo
Lighting of candles at a tribute/shrine to Frida Kahlo. Both her birth and death are commemorated in the upcoming month of July.
Between life and death
Found in the Museo del Ojo in Garcia, Nuevo Leon. A key part of understanding the cultural history of Mexico is to understand how families relate to loved ones who have passed. Google “day of the dead” (el día de los muertos) to get started. It also plays a key role in artesania.
Cristo en La Purisima
This image is from outside of La Purisima, a church in Monterrey. The church was built in the 40s and with a good deal of controversy for the modern design of the art that adorns it (article in Spanish). I may add a few more pictures of it this week. The outside of the church, [...]
Taking photos at The Horse’s Tail
Somehow calling La Cola de Caballo by its English translation just doesn’t sound right.
2501 Migrantes
Writing from Monterrey, Mexico. The photo is from a series I took of the installation of Alejandro Santiago’s 2501 Migrantes during its exhibition in Paseo de Santa Lucia. I’ve posted additional photos here.
