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Documentary Photography Exploring Global Issues

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Fiesta del Espiritu

Bolivia

by Jan Skwara

In a world that often forgets its roots, Fiesta del Espíritu (llama sacrifice) celebrates an enduring bond between the land and the sacred.

Arturos

Arturos

Brazil

by Ricardo Teles

Brazilian Photographer Ricardo Teles explores a celebration laden with historical meaning that honors the memory of slavery’s dark past, ensuring it is never forgotten in Brazil.

The Praetorians

The Praetorians

Portugal

by Rafael Baptista

A documentary project exploring contemporary Portuguese nationalism, where pride and rebellion reveal a complex and tense national identity.

The Two of Them

The Two of Them

Poland

by Grzegorz Kuchta

Despite her oncological disease, Iza devotes herself to caring for her son, who has a severe case of autism.

Touch the Untouchables

Touch the Untouchables

India

by Malgorzata Wakuluk

Dalits, India’s lowest caste, continue to face deep-rooted inequality, surviving through stigmatized labor.

Cacaos Gentle Guardians

Cacaos Gentle Guardians

Venezuela

by Elizabeth Velasquez

In the hands of farmers, families, and entire Venezuelan communities, the cacao pod is not just a crop but a piece of history, a bridge between tradition and possibility.

How Many Daughters How Many Sons

How Many Daughters How Many Sons

United States

by Bailey Elizabeth Rogers

A unique project combining photos and interviews to tell the stories of the children who have been lost to gun violence in St. Louis, Missouri.

America vs. America

America vs. America

United States

by Kevin Mckeon

Trump’s rise has sparked authoritarian shifts in policy, but it has also resulted in a wave of protest and resistance across a divided America.

Were Afghan Women to Unveil Their Tales

Were Afghan Women to Unveil Their Tales

Afghanistan

by Valentina Sinis

A respectful and intimate look into Afghan women’s lives, showing what they experience in a difficult reality.

Stubborn Joy

Stubborn Joy

United States

by Maranie Staab

Diagnosed with terminal ALS, Hanna du Plessis embraces an ethos of “stubborn joy”, a decision to live fully and dedicate herself to writing, even as her body deteriorates.

Black Baby Jesus was born in February

Black Baby Jesus was born in February

Colombia

by Jaír F. Coll

A unique celebration in Colombia that blends African traditions with Catholic symbolism to honor a shared history and resilience.

Colette

Colette

United States

by Sara Swaty

A decade-long documentary project of Colette’s transition as a transgender woman.

Net-Zero Transition

Net-Zero Transition

Europe

by Simone Tramonte

Facing the urgent climate crisis, Europe aims to reduce emissions through technological innovation and the integration of sustainable practices.

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