We chose to spotlight Red Humana, the latest project by Naguel Rivero, for its powerful yet delicate exploration of Argentina’s social dynamics. This work is rooted in a profound reflection on how communities can embark on a path of unity and communion, especially in a time when Argentine society is in a highly sensitive phase, navigating post-pandemic effects along with political and economic instability. Through his photographs, Rivero portrays an experience that can be described as docu-fiction, originating in Córdoba, his hometown where he lived until he was eighteen. He explores the nuances of a human network that embraces everyday people, inviting them into genuine connection.

Red Humana consists of an eclectic group of eleven people, aged 20 to 70, who form a spontaneous, experimental network without any pre-existing ties. The group includes four performers from Córdoba’s art scene, known for their expressive use of body, movement, and touch. The other seven members are ordinary individuals, people met on the streets with no artistic or performance background, from various social classes and professions. It is this union of diverse individuals that creates a surprising harmony, challenging social barriers and giving rise to a fluid choreography based on listening and empathy.

Rivero’s work is characterized by a pure documentary approach: he uses analog photography and a slow cinema technique to capture in real time how bodies interact, without any imposition or direction. His gaze is that of an observer rather than a director, capturing the spontaneity and authenticity of each moment. These images are not simply aesthetic; they represent an experience of sincere connection among diverse people and, in a way, between the artist and the country where he grew up.

Red Humana by Naguel Rivero is more than a photographic project; it’s a statement of solidarity, a construction of trust, and a rediscovery of social fabric through an intimate and participatory experience.