Francisco’s Writing
Push: As I Remember It/Push: Como La Recuerdo
Text & Photos: Francisco Collazo Translation: Julie Schwietert Collazo [vease abajo para la version en espanol] ** It was several years ago when I came across an interview with Sapphire, the author of the novel, Push, in A&U Magazine. It was an interview that touched me deeply for the thoughtfulness and candor with which the … Continue reading
Virgin of the Clouds Procession/Virgen de las Nubes
Text, Photos, and Video: Francisco Collazo Translation: Julie Schwietert Collazo [vease abajo para la version en espanol] ** I’d never heard of of this virgin or her story… not that I’m an expert on the subject, but living in different parts of Latin America, you get to know about many of the virgins, and never … Continue reading
September 11, 2009, New York/11 de Septiembre, Nueva York
Text, Photos, & Video: Francisco Collazo Translation: Julie Schwietert Collazo [vease abajo para la version en espanol] ** Eight years ago, September 11 was a Tuesday. It was a sunny, clear day until 8:45 AM. I’m writing this on September 11, but it’s 2009, and it’s Friday, overcast, rainy, and with a strong wind–the kind … Continue reading
Bohemia
Text & Photos: Francisco Collazo Translation: Julie Schwietert Collazo ** If I associate Mexico with the “danzon” dances in public parks on Sundays, I associate Puerto Rico with its romantic “bohemias” on Thursdays and weekends. Before, this word “bohemia” held allusions to the past. I imagined a singer in the middle of a medieval garden, … Continue reading
New York City Police Museum/Museo de la Policia de Nueva York
Text & Photos: Francisco Collazo Translation: Julie Schwietert Collazo [vease abajo para la version en espanol] ** “Every time we go out, you act like you’ve just gotten off the boat like a refugee,” my wife jokes. But really, I think she’s right. It’s hard to go out in New York City without finding something … Continue reading