La frontera, Tijuana, México (The Border, Tijuana, Mexico) 1990

Curator: Graciela Iturbide's photographic work, *La frontera, Tijuana, Mexico*, captures a striking figure, doesn't it? Editor: Absolutely. The stark black and white gives it a certain raw edge, especially with that powerful tattoo. It feels almost defiant. Curator: Indeed. Iturbide often explores themes of identity and cultural intersection. The Virgin of Guadalupe combined with what appears to be a devilish form speaks to the complexities of belief and borderland experience. Editor: Well, those lines on his back tell a story of labor, of sun exposure perhaps. The man is a medium, marked by his work and devotion. Curator: It's a visceral reminder of the physical and spiritual realities experienced at the border. Editor: It's a potent image that makes me question what stories are written on our bodies, how the material world shapes our faith. Curator: Iturbide’s photographs have a way of doing that; they linger and pose more questions than they answer. Editor: And that's why it's such a memorable piece.