Massimiliano Gioni's 'La Terra Inquieta' at Triennale di Milano Confronts Refugee Crisis Through Art and Photojournalism

At the Triennale di Milano, curator Massimiliano Gioni showcases 'La Terra Inquieta,' a thought-provoking exhibition addressing migration and refugee challenges, featuring the work of 70 contributors, predominantly artists. Among the highlighted photojournalists are Pulitzer Prize winners Daniel Etter, Tyler Hicks, Sergey Ponomarev, and Mauricio Lima, recognized for their 2016 coverage in The New York Times, depicting the 764,000 migrant crossings from Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan in Slovenia during 2015. Historical figures such as Augustus Sherman and Dorothea Lange provide insights into past U.S. immigration. Artifacts from Comitato 3 Ottobre commemorate a tragic 2013 shipwreck that claimed 368 lives. Noteworthy pieces include Alighiero Boetti's 'Mapa Mundial' and Isaac Julien's 'Western Union: Small Boats,' contrasting sharply with the themes of the 57th Venice Biennale.