"ALIENS"
ALIENS, by Leonardo Durán Julián, is a collection that dives into the complex emotions tied to immigration: anxiety and hope, loss and discovery.
Through photography, “Aliens” strives to grow empathy by challenging stereotypes and celebrating the richness of diverse identities, expressing not only personal experiences but also those shared by others on this journey.
"ALIENS"
by Leonardo Durán Julián
2025
8x10in
62 pages, 48 images
Hardcover
After years of living in the United States, photographer Leonardo Durán Julián decided to portray the complex emotions and journeys that "aliens" experience in the process of starting a new life away from home. He documents the testimonials of people from around the world to raise awareness of the lives "aliens" face while pursuing a new beginning in this country.
Capturing the emotions of resilience, hope, self-improvement, and struggle in his portraits and stories, Leonardo invites his audience to reflect on and witness the human side of migration beyond borders and stereotypes.