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Alexandre Mavrellis Oktan
PHOTOGRAPHER/ARTIST
The Special Period
In 1991, following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Cuban
economy crashed as Cuba’s foreign markets dried up. Cubans struggled to survive the daily blackouts, food and fuel shortages. The Cuban government names this time "The Special Period".
This series, photographed in Havana, paints a portrait of this uncertain time.
![]() Brick and Angel | ![]() Alamar Horse | ![]() Kid Haircut |
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![]() Two Ladies | ![]() Haircut | ![]() Man & Pig |
![]() Turtle and Ham | ![]() Mary & Che | ![]() Carlos & Wife |
![]() Onwards | ![]() Angel | ![]() Three Friends |
![]() Crossover | ![]() Girl | ![]() Three Hour Wait |
![]() Bus | ![]() Lighter Refill | ![]() Blackout |
![]() Family | ![]() THE SPECIAL PERIOD-4K- 37-1.5K | ![]() Exit |
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