Juárez Youth Photography Project Lands in Parma
A photography project in Ciudad Juárez, one of the world's most dangerous cities, has brought together artist Guim Tió, photographer Marc Ibañez, and educator Marcel Cururella with 17 at-risk youth. Over two months, the teenagers learned basic photography skills and were given Ilford black-and-white cameras to document their world. Selected by a professional jury, the resulting images—revealing an unexpected side of Juárez—were previously shown in three Mexican exhibitions. Their first European stop is at the renovated Cubo Gallery in Parma. Proceeds from sales support the Giving Power to Young People initiative, which uses creative thinking as a tool against degradation.
Key facts
- Project involved 17 young aspiring photographers from disadvantaged situations in Juárez.
- Guim Tió, Marc Ibañez, and Marcel Cururella taught photography basics over two months.
- Each participant received an Ilford black-and-white camera.
- Photos were selected by a professional jury.
- Three exhibitions in Mexico preceded the Parma show.
- Cubo Gallery in Parma is the first European venue.
- Proceeds fund the Giving Power to Young People initiative.
- Initiative aims to offer creative thinking as a weapon against degradation.
Entities
Artists
- Guim Tió
- Marc Ibañez
- Marcel Cururella
Institutions
- Cubo Gallery
- Giving Power to Young People
Locations
- Ciudad Juárez
- Mexico
- Parma
- Italy