“El maravilloso Metro que tiene la Ciudad de México es mío, me lo regaló mi marido”
- María Félix

In 1969, Mexico City inaugurated its first Metro line, a symbol of progress and connectivity. But beneath the steel and concrete of this colossal project lies a more intimate story, one where love itself is the driving force behind the transformation of a city. The Metro, now one of the largest subway systems in the world, started as a grand gesture from Alex Berger to his wife, María Félix, the beloved icon of Mexican cinema.

This issue of Paprika!—Honeymoon—draws inspiration from this extraordinary narrative, prompting a deeper exploration into how emotional connections shape the spaces we inhabit. Do our relationships leave lasting imprints on the spaces we traverse, and, conversely, do these spaces mold the way we relate to one another?

Through personal stories, theoretical musings, and (lots!) of poems, the Paprika! community shared a piece of themselves, what spaces they have shaped, and what spaces have shaped them. We loved reading about these intersections of love and space and we hope you do too.

How do intimate moments transform the way we navigate our cities, homes, and even ourselves? Let this issue serve as a reminder that space is never neutral—it is shaped by our emotions, our dreams, and yes, our love.

Yours truly,
Camila & Echo ♡