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Hello #LATAM We're just getting started on Bluesky today. Check out our latest piece on the amazing photography of Alberto Jiménez: Mexico’s Heartbeat in Focus: Alberto Jiménez’s Photographic Portraits latinarepublic.com/2024/11/22/m...
Mexico’s Heartbeat in Focus: Alberto Jiménez's Photographic Portraits | Latina Republic
Mexico’s Heartbeat in Focus: Alberto Jiménez's Photographic Portraits. "Little by little, photography has become a passion and has grown stronger, eventually becoming a priority."
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Américo Castillo: Exploring Humanity Through Photography:
“If I could do something without restrictions, it would be to travel to all continents, photographing their beauty” - Américo Castillo. #photography #Guadalajara #mexico
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Guadalajara Photographer Américo Castillo | Latina Republic
Guadalajara Photographer Américo Castillo. "If I could do something without restrictions, it would be to travel to all continents."
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February 1, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Jair Hernández: Portraits, Streets, and the Power of Seeing -
“I let the street offer me its unique moments. I walk with an eye for light, trying to find good spots where it plays beautifully,” JAIR. #streetphotography #mexico latinarepublic.com/2024/12/30/j...
Mexican Street Photographer, Jair Hernández | Latina Republic
"I walk with an eye for light, trying to find good spots where it plays beautifully," Mexican Street Photographer, Jair Hernández.
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December 31, 2024 at 4:51 PM
Dancing with Time: Havana Through the Lens of Leysis Quesada Vera - Born in Cuba, Leysis’s photography is deeply personal, intertwined with the world around her. “Photography had not only found me, it insisted on not letting me go.” #photography #cuba latinarepublic.com/2024/12/19/d...
Havana Photographer Leysis Quesada Vera | Latina Republic
Havana Photographer Leysis Quesada Vera. "Photography had not only found me, it insisted on not letting me go.”
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December 29, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Bernardo Téllez Rodríguez: Discovering Mexico’s Urban Soul -
“There’s no subject, situation, or scene that doesn’t contain beauty,” Bernardo Téllez Rodríguez.
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Mexico City photographer Bernardo Téllez | Latina Republic
"There’s no subject, situation, or scene that doesn't contain beauty," Mexico City photographer Bernardo Téllez Rodríguez.
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December 17, 2024 at 1:17 PM
Shadows, Shapes, and Stories: The Photography of Alejandro Muñoz - “Passion is cultivated daily,” Alejandro Muñoz. #streetphotography latinarepublic.com/2024/12/12/s...
Puebla Street Photographer Alejandro Muñoz | Latina Republic
Discover the street photography of Alejandro Muñoz in Puebla. Capturing the beauty of everyday life through shapes, shadows, and minimalism.
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December 16, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Mexican Nature Photographer Irvin Andrés Fraire Ocaña:
Documenting the Essence of Mexico’s Mountains, Streets, and People #mexico #photography #nature latinarepublic.com/2024/12/13/m...
Mexican Nature Photographer Irvin Fraire Ocaña | Latina Republic
Mexican Nature Photographer Irvin Fraire Ocaña. Documenting the Essence of Mexico’s Mountains, Streets, and People.
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December 14, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Decolonizing Beauty: Oscar Parra’s Photographic Vision
- “I want to highlight brown-skinned people, challenge what society says is beautiful,” Oscar Parra. #photographer #artist #streetperformer latinarepublic.com/2024/12/10/d...
Mexican Photographer Oscar Parra | Latina Republic
Oscar Parra Mexican Photographer. "I want to highlight brown-skinned people, challenge what society says is beautiful."
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December 11, 2024 at 12:28 PM
A Photographer’s Perspective: Alejandro Ruiz on Documentary and Street Photography - “My main goal is for photography to continue being a way to generate new experiences,” Alejandro Ruiz. #streetphotography #mexico latinarepublic.com/2024/12/09/a...
Cholula Photographer Alejandro Ruiz | Latina Republic
Cholula Photographer Alejandro Ruiz. "My main goal is for photography to continue being a way to generate new experiences," Alejandro Ruiz.
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December 10, 2024 at 11:27 AM
The photography of Erika Burgos Goyenechea: Documenting Beauty in Tijuana’s Borderlands - “Photography has taught me to appreciate the beauty in imperfection.” Erika Burgos Goyenechea. #photography #streetphotography #borderlands #tijuana latinarepublic.com/2024/12/06/e...
Tijuana Photographer Erika Burgos Goyenechea | Latina Republic
Documenting Beauty in Tijuana’s Borderlands. Tijuana Photographer Erika Burgos Goyenechea discovered her love for photography at a young age.
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December 8, 2024 at 4:40 PM
Beyond the Frame: The Photography of Saúl Flores -
“We must make the camera an extension of our own mind and passion,” Saúl Flores. #photography #streetphotography #mexico #Luchalibre latinarepublic.com/2024/12/06/b...
Mexican Photographer Saúl Flores | Latina Republic
Beyond the Frame: The art of Mexican photographer Saúl Flores. "We must make the camera an extension of our own mind and passion."
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December 7, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Chasing the Light: Photographer Isai Barranata’s Visual Exploration - “I believe that if one person grows, we all grow,” Isai Barranata. #photography #art latinarepublic.com/2024/12/05/c...
Chasing the Light: Isai Barranata’s Visual Exploration | Latina Republic
Chasing the Light: Isai Barranata’s Visual Exploration. "The important thing is not to close ourselves off from the idea of creating and contributing."
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December 6, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Echoes of the Past: Fernando Aceves Humana’s Artistic Journey - "I paint in natural sites that were once revered or still receive visitors today, exploring the environments that inspired pre-Hispanic deities." Fernando Aceves Humana #art #painting latinarepublic.com/2024/12/03/e...
Echoes of the Past: Fernando Aceves Humana's Artistic Journey | Latina Republic
Echoes of the Past: Fernando Aceves Humana's Artistic Journey.
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December 4, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Photography as Counterculture: Javier Hernandez’s Visual Storytelling - “I’d say my main theme is everyday life. Everyone focuses on the destination without realizing that the journey is the experience,” Javier Hernandez. #photography #latinamerica latinarepublic.com/2024/12/02/p...
Photography as Counterculture: Javier Hernandez’s Visual Storytelling | Latina Republic
Photography as Counterculture: Javier Hernandez’s Visual Storytelling. “Everyone focuses on the destination without realizing that the journey is the experience."
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December 3, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Woven Identities: Textile Jewelry and the Art of Reimagining the Past - “My art draws strength from the artisanal processes that were used and discovered by our past cultures,” Alejandra Sánchez Salgado. #art #mexico latinarepublic.com/2024/11/27/w...
Woven Identities: Textile Jewelry and the Art of Reimagining the Past | Latina Republic
Woven Identities: Textile Jewelry and the Art of Reimagining the Past. "My art draws strength from the artisanal processes that were used and discovered by our past cultures."
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December 2, 2024 at 12:20 PM
Color, Religious Traditions, and Shadows in Benjamin Castelazo’s Street Photography - “I hope my images stir some emotion, whether it’s nostalgia, joy, or curiosity, and invite reflection on the richness and complexity of our environment.” #photography #LATAM latinarepublic.com/2024/11/29/c...
Color, Religious Traditions, and Shadows in Benjamin Castelazo’s Street Photography| Latina Republic
Color, Religious Traditions, and Shadows in Benjamin Castelazo’s Street Photography.
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December 1, 2024 at 3:40 PM
Please enjoy our latest article, highlighting a talented photographer from Mexico City - Calles Parlantes: Agustín Rodríguez Aranda’s Exploration of Mexico’s Streets and Labor #photography #mexico latinarepublic.com/2024/11/30/c...
Calles Parlantes: Capturing the Pulse of Mexico’s Streets and Labor | Latina Republic
Calles Parlantes: Capturing the Pulse of Mexico’s Streets and Labor. "Through Orgullo Obrero I want to show the pride and dedication that workers feel for their craft."
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November 30, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Walls that Speak: Mabel Vicente Farall’s Urban Art - “I’m restless, I like change, movement, and challenges. I also like the social aspect—the ability to do something that works with and for others.” Mabel Vicente Farall #argentiina #mural latinarepublic.com/2024/11/28/w...
Walls that Speak: Mabel Vicente Farall’s Urban Art | Latina Republic
Walls that Speak: Mabel Vicente Farall’s Urban Art. "It was fascinating to me, this concept of art for everyone.”
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November 29, 2024 at 12:34 PM
Appreciate you!
Happy Thanksgiving! Check out cartoon by artist Lalo Alcaraz: This #Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for farmworkers! #WeFeedYou

Feliz día de acción de gracias. Vea la caricatura del artista Lalo Alcaraz: ¡Este Día de Acción de Gracias, estoy agradecido por los campesinos! #SoyEsencial
November 28, 2024 at 2:25 PM
A Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate throughout the world. We're thankful for all of you! #LATAM #thanksgiving
November 28, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Urban Moments: The Photography of Edwin Segura - “True art is in the streets. The best galleries are the ones we walk through every day.” Edwin Segura #latinamerica #photgraphy #baja latinarepublic.com/2024/11/26/u...
Urban Moments: The Photography of Edwin Segura | Latina Republic
Urban Moments: The Photography of Edwin Segura. “True art is in the streets,” says Edwin Segura Sánchez. “The best galleries are the ones we walk through every day.”
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November 27, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Songs of Defiance: Cimarrón Montañés’ Rebellious Music - "There are places with a beautiful darkness... grays and sad blues. There is a deep reverence for both life and death. It is almost a requirement for an artist to capture this in their songs.” #music #LATAM latinarepublic.com/2024/11/25/s...
Songs of Defiance: Cimarrón Montañés' Rebellious Music | Latina Republic
Songs of Defiance: Cimarrón Montañés' Rebellious Music. “In Mexico, we touch, eat, smell, feel, and breathe art everywhere. In fact, we even sweat it."
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November 26, 2024 at 2:46 PM
The Streets Speak: Jesús Del Río’s Photography - “The most important thing for me is people, which is why I do street photography,” Jesús Del Río. #LatinAmerica #photography latinarepublic.com/2024/11/18/t...
The Streets Speak: Jesús Del Río’s Photography | Latina Republic
The Streets Speak: Jesús Del Río’s Photography: “The most important thing for me is people, which is why I do street photography."
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November 25, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Between Earth and Fire: The Art of Brenda Ríos. “Clay is a resource that requires respect. We must be mindful of its value because once it’s fired, it can’t easily return to the earth.” Brenda Ríos. #latinx #ceramics latinarepublic.com/2024/11/21/b...
Between Earth and Fire: The Art of Brenda Ríos | Latina Republic
Between Earth and Fire: The Art of Brenda Ríos. “Clay is a resource that requires respect. We must be mindful of its value because once it’s fired, it can’t return to the earth."
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November 25, 2024 at 3:12 AM
Meet the breathtaking #latinamerica artwork of Gabriela Morac in Cosmovisions in Print: Gabriela Morac’s Tribute to Mexico’s Ancestral Legacy. #mexico latinarepublic.com/2024/11/21/c...
Cosmovisions in Print: Gabriela Morac’s Tribute to Mexico’s Ancestral Legacy | Latina Republic
Cosmovisions in Print: Gabriela Morac’s Tribute to Mexico’s Ancestral Legacy. "No path is easy, but all are possible to walk."
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November 24, 2024 at 5:49 PM