Cuba/Cementerio del Sur — ElEONORA GOMEZ BAS

The first part of this book gathers a collection of photos I took during my first trip to Havana, Cuba. During that visit, I stayed mainly in Habana Vieja (Old Havana), and was struck by the contrast between its state of disrepair and the cheerful disposition of its people. I made friends with paper and architecture restorers, musicians and other locals. Despite their limited access to internet, I kept in touch with some of them for years, using regular (snail) mail.

The photos in the second part of the book were taken during a visit to the "Cementerio del Sur" (South Cemetery), built in Caracas in 1876. Many renowned figures were buried here, including Armando Reverón, Miguel Otero SIlva and Rómulo Gallegos. I don't know what condition the cemetery is in these days or how safe it would be to visit. Back then, the place offered a wonderful opportunity to capture photos of its 100+ stone statues and monuments.

All photographs taken using Canon A1 and Canon Rebel SLR cameras, with Kodak T-MAX 400 film.

Acquired by Carlton College, Gould Library, Special Collections