Terrae Motus call for photographers to document post-earthquake Italy

The initiative 'Terrae Motus' calls on photographers to capture the landscapes of Italy affected by earthquakes, spanning from 1968 to the quakes of 2016-2017. This project, organized by 'Lo stato delle cose,' seeks to enhance awareness, engaging over 100 contributors to explore the theme of 'Italies of the post-earthquake,' particularly in regions like Irpinia and Basilicata. Antonio Di Giacomo, the founder of Lo Stato delle Cose, highlights the failure of reconstruction efforts, pointing to ongoing displacement in Bucaletto, Potenza. The submission deadline is December 16. Launched in January 2016, the project emphasizes the aftermath of L'Aquila's 2009 earthquake, criticizing the uneven progress in rebuilding, as L'Aquila thrives while towns like Onna and Paganica remain stagnant. Cultural heritage restoration is progressing slowly, with many significant projects still awaiting completion.