In this photograph, Graciela Iturbide captures a young gang member standing before a mural of the Virgin of Guadalupe—a powerful intersection of faith, masculinity, and cultural identity. The image transforms the street into a sacred site, where religious iconography merges with urban expression. The man’s stance, marked by pride and vulnerability, mirrors the community’s struggle for dignity and visibility. Through Iturbide’s lens, the Virgin becomes not only a symbol of devotion but also of protection and belonging, embodying the resilience of Chicano identity amid the complexities of life in the borderlands.