Pulpería Cacho Di Catarina. Mercedes, provincia de Buenos Aires.

Vintage analog print on fiber-based paper. Dimensions: Photograph, 18.58 x 28.4 cm; secondary support, 23.52 x 30.3 cm. Copy number 1/10.

The passage of time speaks for itself… A detail tucked away on a distant shelf reveals a past that remains present. Eduardo Longoni’s camera captured this trace in an old *pulpería* (country tavern) located in the interior of Buenos Aires province. As landmarks of social life, these establishments bring together locals and visitors for legendary gatherings—places where time itself stands still.

This image is part of a series we are presenting at Pinta BAphoto 2026. To learn more about the artist, please refer to the information provided in the preceding entries.