Fotografía urbana

Este proyecto surge ante la curiosidad de saber por qué la gente se tatúa. El ser humano se viene tatuando desde tiempos ancestrales, pero desde principios de los 90 se hizo mucho más patente y la tendencia no ha hecho más que aumentar. Hoy en día estamos acostumbrados a ver tatuajes de todo tipo, en todo lugar, y en cualquier tipo de persona, pero sin embargo no sabemos la mayoría de las veces qué motivo ha llevado a una persona a tatuarse. Así que llegados a este punto me propuse por lo menos intentar averiguar por qué mis amigos y conocidos llevan tatuajes y documentarlo de alguna ...

Exploring the lifestyle of a lesser-known indigenous tribe, this photographic journey captures the daily lives of the Wayuu fishermen who live in northwestern Venezuela and northeastern Colombia on the Guajira Peninsula and are known as the Apalaanchi—“people of the beach.” Showing a group of people struggling to survive, the stunning images in this collection illustrate the culture of the Wayuu fishermen, detailing their traditions, views on mysticism, and their relationship with the sea that gives them a livelihood. From the innocent smiles of young children and the peacefulness and...

The largest city in South America north of Rio, Bogota is an urban environment of more than 7 million inhabitants; like other metropolitan areas, Bogota is many cities at once. Looking through Cristobal von Rothkirk's photographic eye, here is all of Bogota-the sophisticated Hispanic city, the South American captial, the complex of urban cultures tattooed with signs of international pop culture. In this book is both a city being reshaped by our times as well as a timeless city with 500-year-old customs and festivals. Von Rothkirk sees the contrasts that show up at street level but even the...

For centuries, Rome has exerted a magnetic spell on inhabitants and travelers alike. Elliott Erwitt delves into the heart of this enduring magnetism. With careful precision, he lays bare the unflagging spirit of a magnificent metropolis. Undaunted by history, Erwitt portrays the distinctive mix of ancient glory and casual indifference which is uniquely Roman. With a blend of science and artistry, Erwitt captures forms, textures andthe mark of the true artistatmospheres. A wonderful addition to the Elliott Erwitt series by teNeues.