Nicola Lo Calzo Discusses 'BRIGANTINAS' Photography Book on Sardinian Women's Resistance
Photographer Nicola Lo Calzo has released a new book titled 'BRIGANTINAS,' published by L'Artiere, focusing on Sardinian dissent and the overlooked role of women in shaping regional memory. In a conversation with Athena Kuang, Lo Calzo explains his 'research-creation' methodology, which combines archival work, oral histories, and collaborative practices to address marginalized narratives. The project employs a transfeminist and intersectional lens to highlight figures like Paska Zau and contemporary activists, examining photography's potential for ethical representation. Lo Calzo's approach blends documentary and staged imagery to fill historical gaps, advocating for a decolonial photography grounded in care and responsibility. The work connects Sardinian resistance to broader geographies from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, emphasizing resonances in histories of dissent.
Key facts
- Nicola Lo Calzo published 'BRIGANTINAS' with L'Artiere
- The book centers on Sardinian dissent and women's roles in memory
- Lo Calzo uses a 'research-creation' process involving archives and collaboration
- The project applies transfeminist and intersectional perspectives
- Lo Calzo advocates for ethical, decolonial photography practices
Entities
Artists
- Nicola Lo Calzo
- Athena Kuang
- Romano Ruju
- Vittoria Marras
- Paska Zau
Institutions
- L'Artiere
- State Archive of Nuoro
Locations
- Sardinia
- Caribbean
- Mediterranean