This paper offers and analyses a selection of pictures —with special emphasis on those representing urban scenes — from the photographic collection of Tafos’ Social Photography Workshop. Its main purpose is to highlight some important issues in contemporary discussion about anthropology in general and visual anthropology in particular: (1) theoretical and methodological issues and aspects associated with the experience developed by TAFOS in the field of visual anthropology, and (2) the role that these pictures may have in the construction of Lima’s collective memory.

This paper offers and analyses a selection of pictures —with special emphasis on those representing urban scenes — from the photographic collection of Tafos’ Social Photography Workshop. Its main purpose is to highlight some important issues in contemporary discussion about anthropology in general and visual anthropology in particular: (1) theoretical and methodological issues and aspects associated with the experience developed by TAFOS in the field of visual anthropology, and (2) the role that these pictures may have in the construction of Lima’s collective memory.

This review does not present a summary.

This article explores the role of esteras (reed mats) in the history and memory of Lima’s barriadas, in Peru. It analyzes how this material, fundamental in the initial occupation and construction of dwellings, has evolved, examining its trajectory in art, architecture, and social imaginaries, highlighting its potential as popular urban heritage. The research includes experimental projects to recontextualize esteras in public space. The authors propose that esteras can serve as a catalyst for social memory and identity in consolidated barriadas, transcending their original use to become a significant element in the production of popular public space and in the construction of a fairer urban memory.

This review does not present a summary.

This paper offers and analyses a selection of pictures —with special emphasis on those representing urban scenes — from the photographic collection of Tafos’ Social Photography Workshop. Its main purpose is to highlight some important issues in contemporary discussion about anthropology in general and visual anthropology in particular: (1) theoretical and methodological issues and aspects associated with the experience developed by TAFOS in the field of visual anthropology, and (2) the role that these pictures may have in the construction of Lima’s collective memory.

This review does not present a summary.