Interview in La Voz de Almeria

Spanish journalist Federico Utrera conducted this interview with me by email about my photography and relation to Spain. Utrera is based in Madrid but is originally from Almeria. I first met him last year when he was writing about my uncle Federico Castellon. I was flattered that he took the time to review my portfolio in detail and propose some thoughtful questions. The article appeared in the La Voz de Almeria print edition just before the holidays. The portrait photo is by Stirling Elmendorf. Click on the image below to see the full size article.

Castellon Opening

 

On Friday March 14, over 300 people filled the marble-lined foyer of the Museo de Almería for the opening of the exhibit "Federico Castellón: de Almería a Nueva York." Along with dozens of original prints and drawings and several paintings, the exhibit includes illustrated books, personal letters and family photos, and a recorded interview with the artist. The setting is outstanding, a well-designed exhibit space within a light-filled modern building. In fact, the museum was recently nominated for the European Museum of the Year award, which has previously been awarded to the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.

The opening received press coverage in several regional papers, including Ideal Almeria. More photos of the exhibit can be found on my Flickr page here. 

 

Federico Castellon

My great-uncle, Federico Castellon, was a respected surrealist painter and graphic artist. Throughout the time I was growing up, we always had a few of his dream-like lithographs on display in our house. While Federico spent most of his career based in New York, he was born in Almeria, Spain. The stark desert landscapes of southern Spain can be seen in the background of some of his works.

The exhibition "Federico Castellón, de Almería a Nueva York" opens later this month at the Museo de Almería. I plan to be there for the opening and to do some more photography around Almeria, which is always inspiring.