Loose Joints
Riverola celebrates light and everyday beauty in her latest book
January 10, 2025
There’s a certain magic in the way light transforms the mundane — how it filters through lace curtains, glints off a cobblestone street, or peeps through the gaps between leaves on lush trees. In Días, photographer Pia Riverola masterfully captures these fleeting moments, inviting us to see the world through her lens of quiet wonder.
The book, whose title translates to ‘days’, is a photographic journey through places as varied as Mexico City, Portofino, and Tokyo. Riverola’s images are meditations on time, light, and the interplay between them. Each photograph feels deeply rooted in its setting, yet universal in its ability to evoke emotion. The golden warmth of a market at dusk, the shadows dancing on a tiled floor, or the soft glow of morning light spilling onto a table — all tell stories that transcend language and geography.
Through her pictures, Riverola elevates the ordinary, speaking to a worldwide cultural tapestry. It serves as a reminder of the beauty that frequently resides in the little things. They make you wonder: what if the pleasure of travel was found in the sunlight flowing onto a café floor or the streets we stroll, rather than in famous landmarks?