Rush Creek Editions announces the publication of While We Were Here: Portraits of New Mexico Families, a collection of 62 photographs made by Alex Traube during his 2024 artist residency at the Vladem Contemporary, a satellite venue of the New Mexico Museum of Art.
Over the course of his monthlong residency, in June 2024, Traube invited New Mexico families to participate in free portrait sessions held at the museum. The definition of “family” was intentionally left open. Across four Sunday sessions, more than 200 photographs were made, from which 62 have been selected for this volume. The photographs are personal keepsakes for participants and a broader social document—an intimate and collective portrait of contemporary family life in New Mexico.
The book includes essays by Alicia Romero (Head Curator, Albuquerque Museum), Samantha Dunn (award-winning novelist and memoirist), and Mark Tiarks (award-winning journalist), each offering distinct perspectives on portraiture, community, family, and representation.
Order your copy of the book today by one of following methods:
- $48 including shipping & handling in the Continental US. Click here to make payment to Alex by Venmo, and in the message with your payment, please add your name and complete USPS mailing address. Orders will not be shipped by FedEx or UPS, sorry! Please contact Alex first for other shipping destinations
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Publication Details
Title: While We Were Here: Portraits of New Mexico Families
Photographer: Alex Traube
Publisher: Rush Creek Editions, Santa Fe
Publication Year: 2026
Book Details
Soft Cover
Trim size: 11.5”x8.5
Page count: 139
Edition size: 400
Price: $40
ISBN 979-8-9947007-2-3