Giovanna Silva's 'Afghanistan 0Rh-' Examines War Through Absence

Giovanna Silva, a Milanese photographer born in 1982, has published 'Afghanistan 0Rh-' with Mousse Publishing in 2017. The book is not a traditional photojournalistic account but a visual text that explores war through its absence. Silva's images focus on the tools of war—weapons and military vehicles—rather than combat, presenting a contemporary conflict that exists only in its perpetual disappearance. The work balances between chance and obsessive attention, combining refined journalism with sentimental autobiography. Silva documents the tragedy of war's origin rather than its violence, highlighting a declaration of war that cloaks itself in light and peace. The 80-page book costs €20 and is available from Mousse Publishing.