RETAGUARDIA

"Retaguardia" is a project that portrays post-pandemic youth immersed in Madrid's underground subcultures. These are young people who embrace the sounds and aesthetics of past decades and establish a connection with the generations that were part of these scenes. Through the creation of original images and the use of portraiture, the project reflects on identity, the need for belonging, and social transversality. The aim is to capture the essence of this community, resulting in a project where diversity flourishes strongly. Some of the most powerful images of the 20th and 21st centuries have emerged from engagement with communities outside the mainstream. "Retaguardia" addresses photography's relationship with this theme, connecting with the work of creators such as Bruce Davidson, Larry Clark, Jim Goldberg, Mary Ellen Mark, and Chris Steele-Perkins. The project, initiated in late 2021 and still ongoing, raises questions about the meaning of inhabiting these subcultures and the role that photographers have played in bringing visibility to these minorities.