Exhibit Photograph

color, flowers in mug on windowsill with cityscape and sunset horizon visible out window
Genevieve Rattray, “Sunday Morning, Mexico City.” Expired Coop 35mm film, manufactured at the Ferrania facility, 400 ISO (2023).

Situated 7,300 feet above sea level in a valley wrapped around by mountains and volcanoes, Mexico City has long experienced thick layers of smog produced by cars, factories, and wildfires. More than five million vehicles are registered in Mexico City, resulting in dangerous pollution levels and, as a result, local government has activated an environmental contingency plan. 
 
Today, Mexico City is ranked second among Latin America’s most sustainable cities. Based on the General Development Plan of Mexico City 2020-2040, the government proposes to achieve sustainability by restoring the limits of the natural environment of the Valley of Mexico, reducing social inequalities, and improving the quality of life of current and future generations.  
 
Every Sunday in Mexico City, from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, Paseo de la Reforma is closed to vehicle traffic, allowing walkers, joggers, and cyclists to move about freely. Launched in 2007, this government-backed initiative, Muevete en Bici, aims to promote a healthy and active lifestyle for residents of Mexico City, reduce traffic congestion, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 
 
This photo was taken from inside a condo overlooking the Paseo de la Reforma, just before heading into the streets to enjoy Muevete en Bici and beautiful Mexico City. The artist used a 1981 Canon AE1 Program 35 mm camera. (Genevieve Rattray)

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Full Collection

Photos by Genevieve M. Rattray on 35mm Ferrania film.

Black & White

black and white, couch and floating bookshelf partially illuminated by light through a window
black and white, lanterns hanging above a crowded street
black and white, shot from beneath hanging umbrellas against a cloudy sky
black and white, umbrellas hanging above a street in front of an apartment building
black and white, food vendor station on the street
black and white, underexposed street with vendors
black and white, iron fence alongside stone brick building and pillar
black and white, rooftop
black and white, high angle shot from rooftop of bustling street below
black and white, high angle shot from rooftop of narrow street filled with cars
black and white, rooftop with people sitting in chairs
black and white, sun low in sky

Color

color, flowers in mug on windowsill with cityscape and sunset horizon visible out window
color, bright red old-fashioned Volkswagen beetle
color, blue building with barred doorways and smooth tan pathway with trees and plants
color, stone bench surrounded by plants in front of blue wall
color, man on electric scooter zooming by in front of bright red building
color, deep blue old-fashioned Volkswagen beetle parked along curb
color, people dancing in outdoor courtyard
color, people gathered in outdoor courtyard
color, dark room lit only by window
color, blue and yellow painted tiles
color, food vendor displaying his wares
color, high angle shot from rooftop of street below
color, street lined by tables and umbrellas with sunlight shining through leaves
color, wide shot of man shining another man's shoes with outdoor diners in background