In the chaos of the Ukrainian crisis, millions sought refuge in Europe, with nearly 6 million finding safety. "Inferno" offers an intimate look at the human consequences of this conflict, documenting 100 personal stories. The project features 100 portraits of Ukrainian women, combining photography, video, audio, and ambient sounds. This archive preserves their stories for future generations. "Inferno" stands as a testament to resilience, highlighting the strength of Ukrainian women amidst war.
Over the past decade, musician, photographer, and lecturer Francesco Francaviglia, has developed a significant body of work centered on Mafia-related themes. His archive, recently acquired by the Italian Ministry of Culture, includes key pieces of Italian history, such as records of major Mafia trials and portraits of politicians, activists, victims, journalists, and magistrates. Additionally, Francaviglia has documented social and human rights issues, focusing on refugees, LGBTQIA+, and the plight of women migrating from North Africa, the Balkans, Kosovo, Albania,Iraq, Iran, and Ukraine.
Awards Among other personalities of public life he has worked with the Serbian performance artist Marina Abramovic, the Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei, the Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, the American singer Patti Smith, the French bestseller author Edouard Louis and repeatedly had the honor of photographing the President of the Italian Republic Sergio Mattarella and the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.
Francesco Francaviglia is the first living photographer whose work has been exhibited at the prestigious Uffizi Gallery in Florence. He has received awards and recognition from numerous international festivals and institutions.
