Photographing the absence: how to portray the emptiness created after disappearance in Mexico?

Key Points

• Photographs serve as a powerful medium to demand justice for victims of disappearance, raising awareness about their absence.
• The works of Martell and Gómez Lucini emphasize remembrance and the urgent need to address systemic violence in Mexico.
• These projects transcend mere documentation, evolving into acts of resistance against impunity surrounding disappearances.
• Photography is used not just to capture images, but to evoke emotions and foster a dialogue about the ongoing crisis in Mexico.