“The Warmth of Other Suns” brings together the works of four Latin American photographers: Daniel Santolo Franco, Silvana Trevale, Fabiola Ferrero, and Marisol Mendez. Each artist’s work reflects their sense of identity after having to leave their countries, to explore their resilience and the complexities of migration. Inspired by the seminal book that chronicles the journeys of African American communities from the South to the North, this show focuses on the narratives of displacement and transformation, emphasizing how the immigrant experience can lead to profound self-discovery and community building.

Daniel's work invites viewers to consider the migrant body as a living map, a territory continually reshaped by memories and experiences. His project, "Cartography in Transit," reflects on how identity evolves through migration. Daniel poignantly illustrates that the body carries the imprints of its journey, embodying a personal mapping of lived experiences. His exploration reveals the in-between spaces that migrants inhabit, between what is left behind and what is embraced, between origins and destinations. Through his lens, each individual emerges not just as an island of solitude but as part of a broader community that fosters belonging, reminding us that home is where we come from, but also where we choose to grow our roots, build and nurture connections. 

Silvana Trevale's compelling portraits highlight the resilience of Venezuelan youth amidst the turmoil of their homeland. Her series, "Venezuelan Youth," captures the beauty and strength of a generation striving to create a future despite overwhelming challenges. Silvana's work is a tribute to her roots, showcasing the lived realities of individuals who remain in Venezuela, determined to reshape their homeland. Each photograph reflects a blend of documentary and symbolism, celebrating the natural beauty of her subjects while also addressing the social and political crises they face. Silvana's commitment to Venezuela’s youth and culture is shown through her work and actions, as she donates a portion of her work's sales to organizations supporting youth in her homeland, ensuring that their stories are not just seen but also acted upon.

Fabiola Ferrero is a documentary photographer whose work examines the cultural legacies of Venezuela’s twentieth-century oil-fueled modernization. With a background in writing and investigative journalism, her practice engages themes of politics, history, and collective memory. Her documentary “Reinas” juxtaposes two stark realities: the glamour of some people in Venezuela and the harrowing journeys of others due to the socio-political situation. Her award-winning work speaks to the resilience of the Venezuelan spirit, where the "Reinas" (Queens) of beauty contests stand as symbols of resistance against oppressive governance. Through Fabiola's lens, the complexity of these narratives reveals the strength and vulnerability of individuals navigating their realities. Her ability to capture moments as they are, which presents a raw and honest reflection of life in Venezuela, pushing viewers to confront the contrast between aspiration and survival. 

Marisol Mendez's practice blurs the lines between truth and fiction, inviting viewers to question the narratives constructed through photography. Her work, deeply rooted in the landscapes and folklore of Bolivia, seeks to forge genuine connections with her subjects. By embracing both candid and staged elements, Marisol weaves together layers of meaning that resonate with collective memory and imagination. Her exploration of human experience highlights the tenderness of shared moments while acknowledging the friction that can arise from differing perspectives. Recognized internationally for her innovative approach, Marisol's photographs challenge viewers to reflect on the story’s images tell and the beliefs they preserve.

There are departures that are not born from the desire to leave, but from the necessity of imagining a future under another light. For many Latin American artists, moving elsewhere means learning how to exist between distances: between the memory of a place and the uncertainty of another, between what has been left behind and what remains alive. The four photographers, from Venezuela to Bolivia and now based between Paris and Barcelona, understand migration not as a rupture, but as a condition through which identity becomes more visible, tender, and urgent.

Their work does not seek to explain their communities through fixed narratives or inherited labels. Instead, each image insists on the right to complexity and to contradiction. What appears in these photographs is not nostalgia, but continuity: the persistence of gestures, affections, values, and ways of being together that refuse disappearance. Even at a distance, they continue paying homage to the people and places that formed them, not by idealizing them, but by allowing their existence to live on.

This exhibition is not interested in sadness as a form of belonging but rather a celebration of plurality and of the possibility of encountering one another without fear. A celebration of communities that continue to bloom under another sun, carrying with them the knowledge that there is space for everyone, and that sharing where we come from is perhaps one of the most generous ways of imagining a future together. "The Warmth of Other Suns" invites audiences to reflect on their own connections to identity and community, ultimately celebrating the resilience found in the journeys of those who seek to redefine their roots, all while carrying parts of their home with them on their immigrant journey.