Fotomuseum Den Haag Presents Retrospective of Sicilian Photographer Letizia Battaglia
The Fotomuseum Den Haag is hosting an exhibition dedicated to the work of Sicilian photojournalist, activist, and politician Letizia Battaglia. The show, titled 'Life, Love and Death in Sicily,' offers a comprehensive overview of her career spanning from 1971 to 2021. Battaglia, who was born in Palermo in 1935 and died in 2022, documented the severe impact of organized crime, corruption, and political struggles on daily life in and around Palermo. Her images focus on victims of mafia violence, the marks left by conflict in public areas, and how these issues affected ordinary residents. The exhibition recognizes Battaglia's international reputation for bravery and dedication to social justice through photography. It will be open to the public from April 4 through August 23.
Key facts
- The exhibition features Letizia Battaglia's photography from 1971 to 2021
- Battaglia documented mafia violence and its effects in Sicily
- She was a photojournalist, activist, and politician
- The exhibition is titled 'Life, Love and Death in Sicily'
- It runs from April 4 to August 23
- The venue is Fotomuseum Den Haag
- Battaglia was born in Palermo in 1935 and died in 2022
- Her work highlights social injustices and everyday life in Sicily
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Fotomuseum Den Haag
Locations
- Den Haag
- Palermo
- Sicily