Creating with Light
Artists in dialogue

As part of the Port to Port: Baltimore to Buenos Aires travel-intensive program, Proyecto´ace had the pleasure of welcoming a group of students and faculty members from the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), one of the leading art and design institutions in the United States, organizing theoretical and practical workshop focused on photolithography and visual storytelling.

Led by Nate Larson, Photography Area Head at MICA, and Eduardo Corral-TlaloC, interdisciplinary artist and faculty member, the group consisted of students from the Photography and Illustration Departments who traveled to Buenos Aires to immerse themselves in the city’s vibrant culture, architecture, and artistic scene. Their three-week journey aimed to deepen their creative practices through fieldwork, local engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

During their visit to Proyecto´ace, the session began with an introduction to the studio’s mission and our growing collection of prints and artist books, developed through our international artist-in-residence programs and curated by founding director Alicia Candiani. These selected works illustrate expanded approaches to photo-based techniques—particularly experimental photolithography—and reflect the multiplicity of narratives that pass through our space. The day continued with a demonstration by Sebastián Podbersich, coordinator of the ´ace workshop, who guided the students through the process of photolithography. Following the demo, students were able to create their own plates using personal photographic material, translating their experiences in Buenos Aires into tangible visual narratives.

This encounter was not only an opportunity to share technical skills and conceptual frameworks but also a meaningful moment of cultural exchange. We are grateful to Nate Larson and the MICA team for approaching this collaboration with such openness and generosity. Their presence brought fresh perspectives and reinforced our commitment to fostering international dialogue through artistic practice.