The water gives and the water takes away

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE
Photos by Francesco Malavolta

Francesco Malavolta’s deep and simple photographs tell of the hopes, dreams, doubts and struggles of those who leave their country to battle seas and oceans in search of a better future, because it is « better to die once at sea than die a thousand times at home ».

TONGA, BELOW SEA LEVEL
Photos by Antonio Zambardino

This photographic project was developed in the South Pacific Ocean, in the Kingdom of Tonga, where Antonio Zambardino documented the consequences of climate change that have led to the rise of the sea level, coastal erosion and an increase in the frequency of cyclones.
The photographer’s approach is symbolic, portraying people wearing work clothes and posing in the sea, with water up to their knees, reminding us of the worst scenarios possible.