After two decades of documenting the Festa Major for various media outlets, Albert Canalejo receives this prestigious commission coinciding with his 20th professional anniversary. Born in Mataró in 1984, the photographer expressed his excitement for an opportunity that allows him to explore a more artistic perspective of the event.
“"I thought this day would never come, that they had forgotten about me. I have things in mind and now I will focus more on the artistic side."
Canalejo's career is deeply rooted in the city. Trained at TecnoCampus, he began at Televisió de Mataró and has collaborated with local media such as Capgròs. In 2016, he published the book Santes 10 x 15, a documentary collection of his first ten years covering the festival.
Beyond his work in the Maresme capital, he has worked for the Generalitat de Catalunya and various city councils, including Barcelona. His style is characterized by an honest journalistic gaze, focusing on capturing the authenticity and narrative power of every moment.
