Cartagena Mercado — Cartagena, Colombia — Avram Golden Photography

Captured deep within Cartagena’s Bazurto Market, this image is part of Avram Golden’s ongoing photographic series documenting meat markets around the world. Known for its intensity and raw authenticity, this local Colombian market is not typically recommended for tourists. With the help of a friend familiar with the area, Avram moved through the bustling aisles and immersed himself in the color, texture, and rhythm of daily life.

This photograph reflects the energy of a working-class food hub, where tradition, survival, and community come together behind the meat counter. It is a vivid exploration of space, commerce, and culture through Avram’s lens.