The heritage of Mexico City is extremely rich and diverse due to a long history that overlays like layers above the urban fabric since pre-Hispanic times. Currently, it is one of the largest cities in the world, and its heritage is reflected in its architecture, museums, historical sites, cultural traditions, protected sites, gastronomy, and much more. This chronology has been evidenced through various historical records. However, contemporary recording is essential in moments where we are writing history immediately with different digital tools.
In this sense, over the past few years, Mexican photographer Santiago Arau has taken on the task of documenting life in Mexico City from the air. He has captured landscapes, outdoor concerts, marches, and protests, as well as the periphery and the surrounding volcanoes. He aims to understand how the natural heritage relates to the built heritage in a city where the boundaries between these two elements are becoming increasingly blurred.
