Heritage in focus (Bilingual Edition)

The catalogue features selected works from four photographers: Fransisca Angela, Eric Gyamfi, Yael Martínez, and Víctor Zea (in partnership with Diego López Calvín).

La Uma / Our Home by Fransisca Angela (Sumba Island, Indonesia): Angela’s portfolio portrays the resilience of the people of Wainyapu Village on Sumba Island, Indonesia, after a devastating fire in 2022 that destroyed 30 houses. Angela captures the essence of village life, marked by events like the sowing season and the appearance of sea worms, as well as their deep connection to their ancestors through melodies and rituals. Her images reveal how outdoor spaces serve as extensions of their homes, reflecting the unique family structures and cultural identity of the Sumbanese people.

Fihankra: Exploring Traditional Asante Architecture by Eric Gyamfi (Asante Shrines, Ghana): Gyamfi highlights the distinctive architectural and cultural heritage of Ghana’s Asante people via an exploration of Asante shrines. Gyamfi’s images capture the skillfulness of traditional building techniques, showcasing functional and sustainable structures that harmonize with local climate and cultural values. His work also delves into the community maintenance of these buildings, many of which date back to the 1800s and are recognized as UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Mixcóatl Cloud Serpent (Serpiente de Nube) by Yael Martínez (Teotihuacan, Mexico): Martínez’s project explores the layers of history, culture and identity at the ancient Mexican city of Teotihuacan. By reflecting on the accumulation of lives, stones, and ancestral connections, Martínez captures the profound significance of this site as a political-religious ceremonial center. His images connect the past with the present, questioning how contemporary societal and personal experiences shape our understanding and habitation of Teotihuacan today.

The Legacy of the Stone by Víctor Zea & Diego López Calvín (Yanacancha, Peru): Using solarigraphs created with pinhole cameras over as many as six months, Zea and co-author Diego López Calvín capture the landscape and structures that have enabled the residents of Yanacancha-Huaquis Cultural Landscape, Peru, to control the water supply since pre-Inca times. His visual essay explores the community’s relationship with their ancestral territory, illustrating how ancient technology fosters resilience to climate change. Through these images, Zea seeks to recover the past to build a sustainable future for the Miraflores community.