Cristian Altamirano, also known as “KRISTO,” was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and is currently based in New York City. With a career spanning over 18 years, KRISTO has established himself as a versatile creative force, excelling in photography, directing, producing, cinematography, editing, and overall creative vision. His expertise encompasses diverse genres, including fashion photography, advertising, social documentation, journalism, and art.

 

Having traveled globally, KRISTO has captured the essence of prestigious Fashion Weeks in cities such as Paris, London, Milan, Berlin, and São Paulo. His portfolio includes impactful editorials and covers for leading print media internationally, collaborating with renowned press agencies, models, and production companies in Argentina. Throughout his career, KRISTO’s curiosity and artistic exploration have led him to engage in various creative projects.

Currently contributing his talents to G7 magazine in New York City, KRISTO serves as a dedicated photojournalist, adding depth to his body of work by capturing the dynamic essence of life in the United States. With roots in Buenos Aires and a global perspective, KRISTO continues to weave captivating stories through his lens.

▫️ Criollos

“Criollos” – notice the similarity with the term “creole” – were the descendants of Spanish people born in America. In the beginning, they were small in number, took part in some of the colonial, economic activities and became part of the local government administration – they participated in these activities at a much lower scale
in comparison with the “Spaniards”.

 

The “Criollos” were part of a privileged social group given that they were considered to be “white people” – though their “whiteness” was only parcial given the frequent blending between the Spanish and the Indigenous peoples. As the population of “Criollos” expanded, they outnumbered the Spanish and, in the end, became Buenos Aires’ ruling class. The “Criollos” now hired (mainly French and Spanish) European teachers and governesses in order to educate their children.

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