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Mongolian Contortion


Most likely the tradition of Mongolian contortionism dates back to the practices of Buddhist monks, who used to bend the body to the will of the mind. Later, the Mongolian states circus became famous all over the world. After the fall of communism the Mongolian people regained the tradition of contortionism and circus art, obtaining widespread interest and opening amateur and professional schools

David Marciano began to take an interest in photography in the early 90s, when before leaving for a volunteer experience in India, he bought his first reflex, since then travel, solidarity and photography will go hand in hand. He trained within Italian photographic circles, his subjects are portraits, street photography but above all to storytelling, he focusing his interest in telling small stories that are part of the culture, customs and religious aspect of the countries he visits.

Awards SIPA Honorable MENTION 2020 storyboard
Finalist and published in URBAN PHOTO AWARDS 2020
Banff Mountain Photo Essay 2021
BIFA 2021 Silver and Bronze Winner
MIFA 2021 Gold and Silver Winner
TIFA 2021 Gold winner and Honorable Mention
PX3 2022 Gold Winner
PX3 2023 State of the world Curatorial Selection
PX3 2023 Gold winner and Honorable Mention