A new exhibition celebrates 'La Movida,' the experimental punk movement that emerged after decades of dictatorship in Spain.
photography festival in the south of France) juxtaposes the work of four Spanish photographers who depicted this centrifugal force, headquartered in Madrid but that trickled out to other cities. An emancipated and punk spontaneity fueled this new generation, enthralled by music, fashion, cinema , and all kinds of visual culture.included the feature “Youth Reigns in Spain,” . The piece examined the cultural punch of La Movida, paired with photos by Mary Ellen Mark.
My backgrounds on-site were improvised, yes, but thoughtful. Sometimes I’d choose the wall first, and then hope someone would pass directly by it or walk nearby. I had the patience of a fisherman, waiting for something to bite.I never liked stolen photos. I talked to people and made them pose naturally, though I would purposefully put them against that wall or have them sit down. Sometimes unexpected things could happen. Everything had to be very fast: one or two photos at most.
A slide projector, a fanzine, or color photocopies were all more relatable to the viewer. It was a matter of style.You took photos in London at the 100 Club that showcase a similar style and vibe to the Madrid scene. For you, what resonated between the scenes in different cities internationally—and what was specific to Madrid?
When a city—a country—and a young generation encounters freedoms that their parents or even older siblings did not have access to, it produces a fresh energy. That was La Movida: an epoch that, besides being a lot of fun, spurred a lot of artistic activity.
There were quite a few strong female figures, and quite a few gay men who were part of La Movida, but there was no feminist or gay pride. Everything was at the level of the visible; nothing was organized. We came from a time defined by an excess of political discourse, of militancy, of rules. There was no interest in decrees or slogans after that.The Alberto Garcia-Alix photos in the exhibition overtly reference drugs and addiction.
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