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Love and despair - A tale of resilience

They are men, women and children like us, but they belong to a world where every day they fight the battle for survival in a dump. But even in the harsh conditions in which they live and work, they show how there is always a place and a time for love, and how despair has to be a vain word

Awards

Black & White Photo Contest

2022

Silver

Photojournalism

Non Professional

Love and despair - A tale of resilience

They are men, women and children like us, but they belong to a world where every day they fight the battle for survival in a dump. But even in the harsh conditions in which they live and work, they show how there is always a place and a time for love, and how despair has to be a vain word

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
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Steff Gruber

Photojournalism

Honorable Mention
Michael Nachbar

Michael Nachbar

Photojournalism

Nominee
Scott Kelleher

Scott Kelleher

Photojournalism

Nominee
Antje Bormann

Antje Bormann

Photojournalism

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