Juan Manuel Díaz Burgos
Movimiento Continuo
It all began in 1991 when Juan Manuel Díaz Burgos visited Havana for the first time, just at the start of the “Special Period,” a time of crisis following the collapse of the Soviet Union. Drawn to the city and its people, he returned in 1995 with a clear goal: to photograph life along the Malecón, leading to his first major work, Malecón de La Habana. El gran sofá.
Over time, his curiosity led him to explore a more intimate and lesser-known Havana, away from tourism, with projects such as La Habana. Visión interior, DESEO, and Bienvenidos a La Boca.
Movimiento Continuo is a photographic project that spans over 32 years of observation and documentation of life in Cuba—a country where creativity and resilience are essential for survival.
Throughout the years, the photographer has witnessed the Cuban people’s ability to “invent and solve” any everyday problem. From bicycles turned into taxis to reinvented American cars, each image reflects ingenuity, adaptation, and the struggle for dignity.
This project is a tribute to the creativity of the Cuban people, who always find a solution, even when it seems impossible.
Juan Manuel Díaz Burgos (Cartagena)
He is a visual storyteller, a tireless observer of everyday life, and a passionate advocate of humanist photography. His relationship with imagery has been shaped by his fascination with people—their gestures, customs, and the human ability to reinvent themselves in the face of adversity.
From his early works to his most recent projects, his camera has witnessed the streets of Cartagena, the timeless essence of the Caribbean, and, above all, life in Cuba—a country he has explored for over 30 years. Works such as Malecón de La Habana. El gran sofá and La Habana. Visión interior have solidified his unique perspective, always infused with empathy and depth.
Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades and published over fifteen books, yet he continues to find in photography a space for exploration and discovery.
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