Games of two eras by Marcelo Duhalde

A century has passed since the Summer Games graced Paris, heralding their triumphant return in 2024. This resurgence unfolds against the backdrop of a vastly altered world stage, characterized by the emergence of new nations and a more diverse cohort of athletes converging to compete in a myriad of sporting disciplines.
Within the scope of this visual article lies an in-depth exploration of the stark differences between the bygone era of 1924 and the contemporary spectacle of 2024. Our endeavour goes deeper, scrutinising the metamorphosis of some of the sports, the evolution of the athletes and the ever-evolving tapestry of Paris, a city steeped in history and innovation.
Immersing ourselves in the archival treasures of yesteryears, we meticulously dissected vintage videos and photographs from 1924, unraveling the essence of select sports to juxtapose them against their present-day manifestations. Through data analysis we were also able to show the trajectory of sporting records and the kaleidoscopic evolution of participant demographics.
To underscore the seismic shift between epochs, we deftly wielded two distinct visual palettes. One, reminiscent of reprography, breathes life into the artifacts of 1924; the other, a vibrant tapestry of colors, shows the narratives of 2024, seamlessly blending the dichotomies of past and present into the visual storytelling.