The talk will focus on the power of photography and its role in raising awareness and social change.
Two main projects will be shown: Talibes Modern Day Slaves - World Press Photo 2016, and Living Among What's Left Behind - World Press Photo 2019.
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About Mario Cruz
Born in 1987 in Lisbon, Portugal, Mario Cruz is an independent photographer focused on social injustice and human rights issues. His projects have been recognised worldwide:
- "Recent Blindness" - Estacao Imagem Award 2014
- "Roof" - Magnum 30 Under 30 Award 2015
- "Talibes, Modern Day slaves" - World Press Photo 2016, Picture Of the Year 2016, Magnum Photography Awards 2016, Estacao Imagem Award 2016
- "Living Among What's Left Behind" - World Press Photo 2019
His work has been published in Newsweek, The New York Times, Washington Post, CNN, El Pais, CTXT and Neue Zurcher Zeitung.
He is the author of two books: Talibes Modern Day Slaves and Living Among What's Left Behind.
