Grafitis y Falleras

Grafitis y Falleras by Ricardo Cases is a bold photographic exploration of identity, tradition, and rebellion in contemporary Spain. At its heart are the falleras—young women dressed in ornate traditional gowns worn during Las Fallas, a famous Valencian festival known for its elaborate costumes and fiery celebrations.

But instead of capturing them in expected, ceremonial settings, Cases places these women in unexpected urban environments—against walls covered in graffiti, on quiet backstreets, in the everyday spaces of modern life. The result is a striking collision of folklore and punk, a visual statement that challenges static notions of culture and femininity.

With humor, empathy, and subversive edge, Grafitis y Falleras breaks the postcard image of Spain and reimagines local tradition as something living, evolving, and defiantly expressive.