Hidden Gems: 5 Artists to Watch at Paris Photo 2026 Digital Sector

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by | Fanny Lakoubay | November 5, 2026

Paris Photo runs from 12 to 15 November 2026, with digital art taking centre stage in the fair’s dedicated sector. This collector’s guide highlights five artists to discover: why they matter now and how to follow their work, whether you’re attending the fair or watching from afar.

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1. Alejandro Cartagena | View Artist Profile

Alejandro Cartagena

A Dominican-born, Mexico-based photographer examining suburban expansion, labor, and migration issues in his body of work.

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A Dominican-born, Mexico-based photographer examining suburban expansion, labor, and migration issues in his body of work.

His practice uses photography and video to explore identity, place, and the social and environmental effects of rapid suburban growth and migration. Cartagena is best known for his acclaimed series and photobook Carpoolers (2011–12), photographed from a pedestrian overpass above Highway 85 and depicting construction workers commuting to Monterrey in the open beds of pickup trucks directly from above.

Where to see the artist's work during Paris Photo 2026: Carmen Araujo Arte presents Alejandro Cartagena's series, New Alphabets, at booth F-11 of the Digital Sector

Follow from afar: Watch the talk about Alejandro Cartagena's latest artist book, Ground Rules

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Thumbnail credits: ALEJANDRO CARTAGENA, detail of Squares 10, from the series: New Alphabets, 2026, Unique silver gelatin print collage

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