
From gymnasts in kitten heels to lovers stalked by a devil, Pieter Henket’s dazzling portrait series, Birds of Mexico City, can feel like being in ‘a museum where the art comes alive’
Behind the mask … Chisme by Pieter Henket. Photograph: Pieter HenketTue 16 Jun 2026 08.00 CEST

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