news 'Genesis' - A Visual Journey Through the Culture and Youth of the Guatemalan Highlands by Juan Brenner (Guest Editions)

Genesis, the new photobook by photographer Juan Brenner, explores the people and culture of the Guatemalan Highlands. It is the result of five years of intensive work, during which Brenner documented the Highland area and the people living there in his home country. The book focuses on the region's youth culture. “Gen Z in the Highlands is the first generation to be 100% interconnected with the world. And that’s just happened in the last five years,” says the photographer.

The book is a comprehensive study of Highland society, delving into the history, nuances, and complexity of everyday life in this region, with its fascinating cities, villages, and indigenous markets. Brenner’s photography captures a territory in the midst of profound change, with a clear goal of documenting the "process of becoming." From the effects of the Spanish invasion of Guatemala in the 16th century to the legacy of colonial rule, Brenner uses cultural history as the foundation for his research and...

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