Through the Lens

Nacho Oliden

Through the Lens offers a reflection on photography, memory and identity through essays and poetry. You can expect to encounter Bioy Casares, Manoel de Oliveira, Joaquín Sorolla, Nacho’s friend Simón, as well as others along the way.

Photographic Memory and Other Poems

Nacho Oliden

The lighted window across the street, is inverted in this nocturnal puddle.

Reflection on Photographic Portraits

Nacho Oliden

In both stories, the character falls in love with someone they’ve only ever seen on a picture...

On Joaquín Sorolla and Photography

Nacho Oliden

Last month, I received a gift from my friend Simón, who, knowing my predilection for Joaquín Sorolla, sent a postcard...