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.

▫️ Meat & Leather

The most representative features of the country are red meat and leather. They both characterized and forged Argentine people’s idiosyncrasy. Its red meat is well known for its quality worldwide and is widely consumed in this country by people belonging to different social groups. The different red meat cuts are roasted on a “parrilla” – some sort of grill or barbacue – and are known as “asado”, which is an integral part of the eating habits of Argentine people.

 

The tanned skin of the cow is known as “cuero” (leather). The origin of the work on leather takes us back to the “gaucho” – an inhabitant of the Pampas – who used it to produce all kinds of clothing and household goods necessary for their everyday life. Throughout the years, the “gauchos” became experts in the carving and decoration of leather. Nowadays, “talabarterías” – stores devoted to the trading of leather goods of all kinds (ranging from boots to saddles) – are well known round the world for their excellent quality products.

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