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Why this photographer wants everyone to kiss
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource , KVIA ABC-7
· July 22, 2026
· 3 min read
By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Beneath red tinsel and in the dim glow of club lighting, six young couples kiss, each seemingly wrapped up in their own little worlds. The intimate scene feels like a film still out of time, decade unclear, as they close their eyes and hold one another in the retro ...
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Key takeaway The image comes from the series “Everyone is Beautiful and No One is Horny,” titled after the 2021 viral essay about desexed blockbuster movies led by increasingly perfect-looking leads.
Why this matters in The El Paso
In El Paso, where community events often bring people together, the idea of sensualism as an ideology, as explored by photographer Andrea Martí, resonates deeply. The city's vibrant cultural scene, with its numerous festivals and gatherings, provides a unique backdrop to consider the role of intimacy and connection in people's lives. As Martí's work highlights the tension between the pursuit of perfection and the desire for human connection, El Pasoans may reflect on their own experiences with dating and relationships. The fact that Gen Z is having less sex and is more averse to dating, as noted in Martí's research, may be particularly relevant in a city with a significant young population. By exploring the complexities of human intimacy, Martí's photography series invites viewers to think critically about the value of sensuality and connection in their own lives, a conversation that is likely to resonate with El Paso's diverse and community-oriented population.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? By Jacqui Palumbo, CNN (CNN) — Beneath red tinsel and in the dim glow of club lighting, six young couples kiss, each seemingly wrapped up in their own little worlds. The intimate scene feels like a film still out of time, decade unclear, as they close their eyes and hold one another in the retro ...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 22, 2026 by KVIA ABC-7 and curated for The El Paso readers.
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