PHOTOGRAPHY / Book Presentation
Patrimonio with Santiago Arau
Mexico City-born photographer and social media phenomenon Santiago Arau (@santiago_arau) will present Patrimonio, a newly released publication of photographs detailing the landscape and beauty of Anáhuac, the Valley of Mexico. Captured between 2015 and 2023, the almost 200 images in the book explore the territory’s heritage, geography, and culture to provide a chronicle of the region.
Arau has attracted nearly a quarter-million followers on Instagram for his exquisitely framed and deeply moving aerial photos. His use of drones offers a fresh perspective on uncommon scenes, creating a unique sense of his homeland’s density and complexity.
Following the book presentation, stay for a live Q&A with Santiago Arau. Learn about his work as a photographer and participate in a discussion where he will share more about his creative process.
Event Information
Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm
Venue: Chelsea Factory
Address: 547 W 26th St, New York, NY 10001
Tickets: Free with RSVP
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Santiago Arau’s photography often features surprising perspectives on everyday scenes, serving as a critique of economic, political, environmental, and social issues, and has gained widespread attention on social media. After a two-year journey across Mexico, he published his first book, Territorios, and held exhibitions at the Museo de San Ildefonso, Museo Amparo, Museo Arocena, and CECUT.
In 2021, he presented an exhibition on the COVID-19 pandemic titled 2020: Crónica de una Pandemia at the Interactive Museum of Economics. His third solo exhibition, Patrimonio, along with a book on Mexico’s architectural heritage, will be showcased at the Palace of Fine Arts in 2023. Santiago is recognized as one of Mexico’s top contemporary photographers.
