Esteban Plazibat / La Directa / Exporting in order to import. How does that work?

La Directa, a Catalan newspaper, commissioned Esteban Plazibat to create the cover of its April 2026 issue, as well as a full-page illustration related to the main theme of the edition.

The article focuses on imported and exported food, the companies involved in this process, and the environmental and social consequences of this model. In particular, it highlights the distance food travels and how this transportation contributes to climate impact while harming local producers.

Art Director: Pau Fabregat