Two Weeks in Argentina – My Experience at Tucumán Frontera Fotofest

My two-week journey to Argentina has just come to an end, and I’m happy to say it was a complete success. I traveled there to participate in the Tucumán Frontera Fotofest—a photography festival that’s still in its early stages, but already filled with ambition and a vision to grow into an international attraction for artists and photographers.

Thanks to the unstoppable energy and vision of José Nuno, I was able to be there in person this year and make my appearance in this small city in northern Argentina. Some might say Tucumán is too small to matter in one’s career. But for me, this trip was about more than career milestones—it was about inspiring others, especially the people of Tucumán, and showing my work to those who might otherwise never have the chance to see it. There are so many beautiful reasons to be part of the beginning of an artistic movement and to support this community.

I spent ten full days in Tucumán, packed with exhibitions, presentations, talks, and creative activities. The curation was exceptional, with works from local, national, and international artists. I had the opportunity to connect with incredible talents such as Marcelo Gurracha and Andrea Guedella—an extraordinary Antarctic photographer and pop art artist from Buenos Aires whose work radiates color, joy, and passion, as well as well known local photographers as Juan Paolini, and Maria Elena Vargas.

One of my favorite parts was engaging with students, encouraging them to follow their passions and approach their art with energy and playfulness. I held my first-ever workshops—two sessions, three hours each—introducing participants to my “3D collage” or “sculptural photography” technique. The turnout was fantastic, the atmosphere was charged with creativity, and the results were inspiring.

Holding these workshops in another language, with the help of a translator, was a completely new experience for me. I was amazed at how participants—from young emerging artists to university professors—embraced the challenge and created something entirely new to them. My hope is that they will continue exploring and integrating this technique into their future works.

None of this would have been possible without José Nuno, the founder of Frontera Fundación and the driving force behind the festival. He seemed to run on pure energy 24 hours a day, making sure the guests were not only engaged in the artistic program but also immersed in local culture—whether that meant counting how many milanesa sandwiches we could eat, drinking mate, enjoying the best empanadas, or taking short trips around Tucumán.

I also want to thank José’s family for their warmth and hospitality—they made sure we always felt at home. This event has the potential to open doors for future collaborations, even if sometimes they have to happen online.

Finally, my heartfelt thanks go to all my friends and collectors who believed in this project and helped raise the funds to make it possible. Without your support, this unforgettable journey wouldn’t have happened.

Gracias a todos! Hasta la proxima!