Santa Cruz del Islote is one of 10 islands that make up the San Bernardo archipelago, located off the country's Caribbean coast. It is the only artificial island in the chain, with a population that varies between 700 and 1,000. The number of residents swells at the end of the year when people who live and work outside the island return to reunite with their families. Oct. 13, 2018, Colombia. © Charlie Cordero.

square mile

Square Mile is an initiative that presents diverse photographic explorations by members of VII Community. It is a geographic framework, signifying a local focus on spaces where personal, local, and global influences intersect. The projects explore how themes such as climate change, identity, history, legacy, migration, gender, and environment appear within a local perspective. 

The initiative aims to inspire conversations on the significance of local stories in a global context, and engage the general public in discussions about social issues and the transformative power of photography. 

Launched in 2024, Square Mile was exhibited at the Photoville Festival in New York City and screened during Les Rencontres d’Arles Photo Festival and as part of the Kranj Foto Fest in Slovenia. This ongoing exploration of global communities is made possible through our partnership with PhotoWings. 

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Photoville festival


The inaugural edition of Square Mile debuted as an exhibition at the 2024 Photoville Festival in New York City, running from June 1st for two weeks.

Les Rencontres d'Arles Photo Festival


This screening of Square Mile featured a panel discussion with the project’s curators, Ron Haviv and Suzie Katz, and featured photographers Mihaela Aroyo and Mahdi Barchian.

2024 Kranj foto festival


Most recently, Square Mile was showcased during this year's Kranj Foto Fest as part of the festival's evening screening at Kovačnica.