This book collects most of the photos picked for “Urban Chronicles”, a photographic exhibition created for Forum da Maia and on show from Sep to Nov 2023 in Portugal. The exhibition invited its viewer to immerse in a world where chance encounters and unexpected beauty converge in a tapestry of photographs celebrating the magic of the present through candid, introspective moments. As its opening text said:
“Combining the dynamics of street photography with travel photography, Eduardo's images evoke a sense of serenity and stillness as they transport us on a visual journey through streets and remote corners of the world: from Cairo shops to a tranquil alleyway in Bukhara, from a pulsating Guatemalan sunday to an hidden gem in Angkor, each photograph evokes a sense of place and cultural richness, inviting the viewer to explore the diversity of cultures and encouraging us to pause, observe, and appreciate the poetry that surrounds us in ordinary settings. The whole captures an ability to navigate the streets with a sense of openness and anticipation, reflecting the author's belief that the world is filled with hidden treasures waiting to be discovered through the magic of the lens, in a continued hunt for poetry and meaning.
Eduardo’s work resonates with a concern for humanity, reflecting an optimistic outlook that seeks to instill viewers with a sense of hope and a connection with the inherent goodness of people. Urban Chronicles invites the viewer to see the world through joyful eyes, joining the photographer in a celebration of the vibrancy and diversity of life.”