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Always children, always friends

A dismembered toy they luckily find at the dump is enough to make them children again. They have learned from an early age to be adults in this sad, gray world in order to survive, but they also know that they have to help each other because they are friends forever.

Awards

World Photo Annual

2025

Honorable Mention

Photojournalism

Non Professional

Always children, always friends

A dismembered toy they luckily find at the dump is enough to make them children again. They have learned from an early age to be adults in this sad, gray world in order to survive, but they also know that they have to help each other because they are friends forever.

About Artist

João Coelho

Human condition has always fascinated me and its study has been a main driver in my work. More than an aesthetic purpose, I intend my photography to arouse feelings, emotions, and convey messages, by telling stories that depict suffering or joy, despair or mutual help, strength or disappointment, or simply resilience in the face of adversity and uncertainty about the future

João Coelho

Photographic Areas of Focus

People, Photojournalism

Location

Angola

Interview

João Coelho - 2024 Black & White Photo Contest | 2nd Place Winner | Non-Professional

Interview

João Coelho - 2024 Black & White Photo Contest |  2nd Place Winner | Non-Professional
Honorable Mention
Michele Zousmer

Michele Zousmer

Photojournalism

Nominee
Dan Materna

Dan Materna

Photojournalism

Silver
Honorable Mention
Erberto Zani

Erberto Zani

Portrait

Nominee
Daniel Ceng / Anadolu Agency

Daniel Ceng / Anadolu Agency

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