This year, MECA Art Fair 2024 was held from March 20 through the 24th in the Dominican Republic for the second time in the fair’s seven year lifespan. Throughout the day, visitors and locals gathered to see tastefully curated booths along the coast of the Caribbean in La Casa De Los Vitrales. Chasing the sun, guests and attendees were met with Bachata and the colorful nightlife of Santo Domingo. Follow along photographer, Kameron Robinson, in his journey through the fair, afterparties, and morning-after art encounters in the DR.
Raul (designer of Luar) unexpectedly in the lens at MECA’s opening afterpartyThe unexpected journey from casino plans to a Flintstones-themed strip club set in DRDining at Beja, from chicken feet to matcha aloe jelly ice cream, amidst an art space opening viewThe local island bodega cat, a staple of the deli’s pre & post party scenesPerfectly styled, no additional notes neededIntellectual convergence at Patricia’s opening with Tiempo de Zafra’s founder and friendsCC capturing moments in an indoor garden, embodying DR’s indoor-outdoor essenceA casual encounter with a man and his duck, blurring the lines between pet and mealThe irony of a Smoky Mountains image in DR, complemented by runway-ready attireThe Rulay afterparty’s vibe set by two DJs spinning 90% dembowSaso prepping, overlooking the crowd before his setA casual greeting to TelfarSpontaneous motorcycle ride at 5am with a stranger from the chicken spotA showcase of style and energy in a single frameSimply put, no notes requiredA snapshot of a lifelong friendship game in progressThe island’s bodega sceneComplete with the occasionally spotted suited manJohn’s curated booth at his 4th MECA International Art Fair. But first a portraitKiki’s presence lighting up the MECA opening afterparty
