Jana Margarete Schuler's 'Between Blood & Glitter' Documents Luchadoras in Ciudad Juárez
For her series, Between Blood & Glitter, German photographer Jana Margarete Schuler dedicated years to documenting luchadoras in Ciudad Juárez, one of the globe's most perilous cities. The project sheds light on the lives of these women, portraying their roles in the lucha libre arena as a statement of self-identity. Schuler's images contrast the thrill of matches with everyday life, highlighting the mask as a means of shaping identity. Partnering with journalist and luchadora Kathrin Zeiske, she captures the unique personalities and connections of these women. In 2025, Schuler was honored with the True Picture Award and recognized by LensCulture as one of 25 emerging women photographers. Her work has been showcased globally, including at Photo London and Rencontres d'Arles.
Fatti principali
- German photographer Jana Margarete Schuler followed a group of luchadoras in Ciudad Juárez for years, from neighborhood arenas to their homes and daily life.
- The series is titled Between Blood & Glitter and focuses on the people behind the spectacle of lucha libre.
- Ciudad Juárez is described as one of the most dangerous cities in the world for women.
- The mask in lucha libre is presented not only as a way to hide identity but as a means of constructing and making a new identity visible.
- The project was developed in collaboration with journalist and luchadora Kathrin Zeiske, who fights in Ciudad Juárez.
- Schuler received the True Picture Award in 2025 for the work.
- LensCulture included Schuler among 25 emerging women photographers to watch.
- The series was presented at Photo London, the Rencontres d'Arles, the Festival della Fotografia Etica in Lodi and the Galerie Azul Arena in Ciudad Juárez.
Entità
Artisti
- Jana Margarete Schuler
- Kathrin Zeiske
- Aryz
- Francesco Faraci
- Max Andoh
- Noris Cocci
- Marika Grimaldi
- Tom Pitts
- Simone Falcomer
- Eleonora D'Angelo
- Tanmay Saxena
Istituzioni
- True Picture Award
- LensCulture
- Photo London
- Rencontres d'Arles
- Festival della Fotografia Etica
- Galerie Azul Arena
- Westwing
- Crosby Studios
- Wu-Tang Clan
- Clarks
- Collater.al
Luoghi
- Ciudad Juárez
- Mexico
- London
- United Kingdom
- Arles
- France
- Lodi
- Italy
- Palermo
- Puglia
- Capri
- Ghana