For strength and for love

• Prize
  Silver in Sports/Competitive Events
• Photographer
  Giuseppe Santangeli, Italy
• Website
  https://santangeligiuseppe.myportfolio.com/
• Instagram
  @giuseppesantangeliphoto

The Palio of Siena is more than a horse race. It's a centuries-old tradition deeply rooted in Sienese culture and soul. Ten districts (contrade) compete fiercely, each with its unique identity and strong sense of community. The race itself is adrenalin, noise and passion. But underneath the surface lies a profound sense of belonging and faith. The Palio reveals the Italian soul, a complex blend of sacred and profane, joy and sorrow, victory and defeat. It's a testament to the enduring power of community and the timeless allure of tradition, making the city of Siena so unique.

My name is Giuseppe Santangeli (1970, Italy). I am a father, an engineer and a photography enthusiast. I am not a pro, but I have been exploring photography for over twenty years. I prefer performing arts, reportage and black and white, but I always try to challenge myself in different ways.

Awards I have been recently awarded with Silver award at PX3 2024 and honorable mentions at the IPA 2024, reFocus World Photography Awards, London Photography Awards in the “special - diptychs” and “travel” categories, and the Monovisions Awards in the “photojournalism” category. In 2022 I was awarded 2nd place at the Monochrome Awards in the “photojournalism” category, and got an honorable mention at the Annual Photography Awards in the “fine art” category.
I received national recognitions and exhibited at the prize “the shape of the sacred today” in Milan Design Week, with maestro Oliviero Toscani. My work has been featured in Photo Project Pro “Shots to tell” and “Spoleto Calling” (2021), among others.