Stories That Cross Boundaries
Carnaval in Barranquilla is over-saturated in the most beautiful way, as it's made up of hot sunshine, a cloudless blue dome above, loud costumes, pounding music, and a fascinating array of characters stemming from folkloric stories, traditional dances, popular culture, and the complex history of the region. I was only there for one day this… Continue reading Carnaval de Barranquilla 2017
Photos of my 2015 visit to the municipality of Nuqui on Colombia's Pacific coast. Nuqui and its surrounding townships are each inhabited by fewer than 8,000 people, mostly Afro-descendents and indigenous communities.
Con la intención de darle vida a un proyecto a gran escala sobre las minorías y grupos de personas vulnerables y marginados en Colombia, aquí presento la segunda instalación del proyecto Los Invisibles, una serie de retratos de personas quienes trabajan en la plaza de mercado La América en Medellín. Estos personajes, algunos silenciosos y… Continue reading Los Invisibles: Plaza de la América
Laura Restrepo Ortega 