Title of the photo displayed at the Frèsia flower shop in Mataró:

Encesa

Photo Description:

Photograph of the Basilisc, one of the main protagonists of the Encesa in Mataró.

Who is Xavi Hurtado?

Xavier Hurtado, born in 1998 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, is a freelance photojournalist specializing in current affairs and Catalan popular culture.

His work focuses primarily on demonstrations, wildfires, and breaking news, while also maintaining a strong interest in fire festivals and castells (Catalan human towers).

He began his career at Món Terrassa and has collaborated with media outlets such as El Caso, elNacional.cat, and La Vanguardia, among others.

His photographic style is characterized by close-up wide-angle compositions, creating immersive images that place the viewer at the heart of the action. He shares his work on Instagram (@xavihurta).

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