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TAPE OVER MOUTH

TURKEY
Massimo Barberio

Massimo Barberio resides in the south of Italy.  His works have been shown widely around the world.

This photo depicts the “standing man” protest, which started in Istanbul on May 28, 2013 sparked by outrage at the brutal eviction of a sit in at Istanbul’s Taksim Gezi Park protesting the park’s demolition.  Supporting protests and strikes subsequently took place across Turkey protesting a wide range of concerns, at the core of which were issues of freedom of the press, freedom of expression, and the freedom of assembly.

The Allard Prize Photo Competition jury selected this photo as it shows the courage people must have to stand up for what they believe in.