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Photography Exhibition 'Frontiere' Opens on Lampedusa

exhibition · 2026-05-01

The 'Frontiere' photography exhibition launched on September 30 at the Museo della fiducia e del dialogo per il Mediterraneo in Lampedusa, Italy. Curated by Sara Prestianni, this showcase presents the work of seven photographers, including Alessandro Penso and Olivier Jobard. The exhibition will be open until October 30 and focuses on the stories of migrants and refugees, emphasizing border areas such as Turkey-Syria and Libya. The poignant images aim to shed light on the suffering and injustices experienced by displaced individuals, with Lampedusa recognized as a crucial point of transit for many seeking refuge.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Frontiere' opened on September 30 at Museo della fiducia e del dialogo per il Mediterraneo on Lampedusa
  • Curated by Sara Prestianni
  • Features seven international photographers: Alessandro Penso, Olivier Jobard, Jacob Erbahn, Alessio Romenzi, Olmo Calvo Rodriguez, Sara Prestianni, Santi Palacio
  • Runs until October 30
  • Covers border zones: Turkey-Syria, Niger, Libya, Calais, Gulf of Aden, Melilla, Myanmar
  • Focuses on migrant and refugee stories
  • Organized by Comitato 3 ottobre
  • Lampedusa is a symbolic location for migration

Entities

Artists

  • Alessandro Penso
  • Olivier Jobard
  • Jacob Erbahn
  • Alessio Romenzi
  • Olmo Calvo Rodriguez
  • Sara Prestianni
  • Santi Palacio

Institutions

  • Comitato 3 ottobre
  • Museo della fiducia e del dialogo per il Mediterraneo

Locations

  • Lampedusa
  • Italy
  • Turkey
  • Syria
  • Niger
  • Libya
  • Calais
  • France
  • Gulf of Aden
  • Melilla
  • Spain
  • Myanmar

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