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Category: New York City

Four young parade queens celebrating Feria de las Flores in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York, photographed by Kike Calvo.

October 26, 2026 + Americas, Blog, Festivals & Living Traditions, New York City, United States

From Jackson Heights to the Smithsonian: Photographing Latino Identity in New York

An exploration of cultural memory, migration, and the traditions that travel with us. On July 8, 2018, I was photographing a celebration along 37th Avenue in Jackson Heights, Queens. There were Mexican masked dancers, Colombian artists, elaborate costumes, music, and people proudly sharing traditions rooted in places far beyond New York City. Among the many moments I photographed that day was a portrait of … Read More From Jackson Heights to the Smithsonian: Photographing Latino Identity in New York

June 4, 2025 + Blog, Focus, Geographical Location, Indigenous Art, Museum Exhibits, New York City

Reimagining The Met: Rockefeller Wing’s New Cultural Narrative

by KIKE CALVO

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has reopened the Michael C. Rockefeller Wing after a four-year, $70 million renovation, enhancing its focus on Indigenous art from sub-Saharan Africa, Oceania, and the ancient Americas. Designed by Kulapat Yantrasast, the new layout allows artifacts to present distinct narratives rather than grouping them by continent. The reopening also revisits the enigma of Michael Rockefeller, who disappeared in 1961 while collecting art. The museum embraces new ethical considerations by prioritizing Indigenous voices and contextual analyses, prompting reflections on cultural representation and historical narratives, thus transforming it into a significant cultural dialogue space.