The Principality of Monaco is an independent sovereign state
located between the foot of the Southern Alps and the
Mediterranean, in the midst of the resort area of the French
Riviera. Besides it being the second smallest country in the world,
it’s also the most densely populated along with having the highest
life expectancy. Worldwide it is known for being inhabited by the
richest because of being a tax haven, having a mild climate, safety
and proximity to a luxurious lifestyle.
This photo essay focuses on giving access to a place largely known
for its Grand Prix and Casinos, but very little has been done to
document its society. These pictures aim to portray Monaco
through its wealthy inhabitants , to get closer to what we consider
unreachable, or untouchable; The project expresses wealthiness in
its palpable way, but also subjective emotions.
Ottavia is an Italian photographer who graduated from Spéos Photographic Institute in Paris in 2014, and from the International Center of Photography, in New York, in 2016.
Her interest in documenting Human Rights and the Environment pushed her to travel and base herself in Asia, where she worked for several media outlets covering news and documenting places such as Nepal, Cambodia, Malaysia, Mongolia, China, etc.
Her work has been published in different newspapers and magazines and exhibited in New York and Paris.
She is represented by the Italian photography agency LUZ.
Awards Px3 - Honorable mention 2017
