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24 MOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 71MOSTMAGAZINEM anuel Gonz%u00e1lez, known in the photography world as Vigonarte, hails from the breathtaking island of La Gomera, one of the Canary Islands%u2019 most stunning gems. Nestled in this small yet extraordinary island, Gonz%u00e1lez%u2019s journey into photography began 22 years ago, evolving into a thriving career that spans fashion, editorial, and landscape photography.At just 17, Manuel began his studies at the Fernando Est%u00e9vez School of Art on the neighboring island of Tenerife. However, his thirst for growth led him to Madrid, where he balanced various internships with advanced studies at EFTI, the International Center for Photography and Film. The dynamic life in the Spanish capital gave him the opportunity to experiment with diverse styles, from the gritty realism of photojournalism, where he worked for the esteemed newspaper El Pa%u00eds, to the glamour and creativity of fashion editorials for publications like DT Magazine, Elle, and Bazar.24 MOST MAGAZINE - ISSUE 71