Aldo Pavan shows us the relaxed retro chic of the seaside city 
Restriction: None Text: On Commission only Photography by Aldo Pavan Montevideo, capital of Uruguay, is the South American city which, more than any other, has maintained its retro appearance. Today, having emerged from the economic crisis that has plagued it over the past decade, the city is returning to life and its beautiful palaces are resplendent once more. There is a relaxed attitude to life here, an atmosphere that takes you back to the old markets and piazzas of southern Italy. Italian influence can also be seen in the chic bars and trendy shops while the grandiose architecture harks back to the secession. The 'Ramblas' is the main street cutting through the city centre and it is here where the city folk wil take a stroll, chat with friends and endlessly drink the local 'mate' infusion from their little hip flasks. Meanwhile huge old american cars roam the streets like dinosaurs surviving from a golden era - a metaphor to the changing times and fortunes of Montevideo and of Uruaguay itself... |
