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.

▫️ From the Ships

In the first half of the twentieth century, there arrived in our country important masses of immigrants of European origin, mostly from Italy and Spain but also from Poland, France, Ireland and Germany. Most of these people had fled their countries – given the bad economic situation and living conditions – and were in search of opportunities for improvement and progress in other destinations.

 

As stated by Mexican poet Octavio Paz – Nobel Prize winner for Literature-: ”Los mexicanos descienden de los aztecas; los peruanos, de los incas, y los argentinos, de los barcos”.

 

(“Mexicans descend from “Aztecs”; Peruvians descend from “Incas”; however, Argentine people descend from the Ships.”).

This explains why “porteños” conceive of Europe, more specifically Spain, as their mother nation.

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