# Mirar Distinto 2026 photography festival > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mirar-distinto-2026-photography-festival > Updated: 2026-11-01T12:11:35.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The Mirar Distinto 2026 photography festival is scheduled to take place from November 4 to 8 in Veracruz and Boca del Río, Mexico. Under the theme ‘Memory and Water,’ the event will feature large-format exhibitions in public spaces throughout the Historic Center, showcasing works from over 15 authors across seven Latin American countries. The festival programming includes more than 20 free activities, such as workshops and cultural tours, as well as a portfolio review involving editors from international media outlets like The New York Times and National Geographic Society. The event also includes a tribute to the late photojournalist Rubén Espinosa. As part of the festival, photographer Félix Márquez Sánchez will present “La marcha de los cangrejos azules,” an exhibition documenting ten years of blue crab migration in the Riviera Veracruzana. His work highlights the impact of urban expansion on natural habitats and regional mangroves. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-01: Veracruz photographer to exhibit decade of blue crab documentation Photographer Félix Márquez Sánchez will present a decade of work documenting blue crab migrations and the impact of urbanization in Veracruz during the Mirar Distinto Festival. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/veracruz-photographer-to-exhibit-decade-of-blue-crab-documentation ### 2026-10-26: Veracruz to host Mirar Distinto 2026 photography festival The Mirar Distinto 2026 festival will host international photographers in Veracruz, Mexico, from November 4–8, featuring exhibitions themed ‘Memory and Water’ and professional portfolio reviews. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/leonardo-phillips-inaugurates-day-of-the-dead-exhibition-in-mexico --- Cite as: Mirar Distinto 2026 photography festival. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mirar-distinto-2026-photography-festival