Born in the Dominican Republic and based in Mexico, Alejandro Cartagena is a contemporary photographer whose work focuses on the social and environmental issues of urban life. He is best known for his aerial photographs in the series “Carpoolers,” which documents construction workers riding in the back of trucks on their way to work. His projects, which often use a blend of documentary photography, landscape, and portraiture, examine the consequences of suburban sprawl, economic inequality, and rapid urbanization in Mexico. Cartagena’s work has been exhibited internationally and is held in major museum collections, earning him recognition as a significant voice in modern photography.
Alejandro Cartagena
Carpoolers X (From the series Carpoolers), Mexico, 2011-2012