The article explores various artistic projects that document communities across the world, emphasizing cultural heritage and resilience in the face of adversity. It highlights initiatives in Brazil that promote Afro-religious traditions amidst intolerance, and captures the essence of communities in California's Imperial Valley, which, despite economic hardships, plays a critical role in the agricultural landscape of the U.S. The narratives emphasize the power of photography and art in preserving moments and stories, while simultaneously challenging societal perceptions and celebrating cultural identities.
Photographs have that chance to endure, as evidence of time and place.
This ongoing project highlights how Afro-religious communities stand against prominent religious intolerance in Brazil.
Through staging rituals, and representations of deities, this project aims to combat prejudice, present our mythologies and restore the true meaning of the sacred word M'kumba in today's context.
The valley now produces 90% of the country's winter vegetables, yet it remains one of the poorest counties in the western US.
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