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The neighbourhood
This district is entirely made up of social housing. It is the paradigm of the isolated and distant periphery; the neighbourhood seems to be a separate, isolated world from Palermo. It is a problematic suburb that still suffers from a lack of essential services. The school dropout rate within the neighbourhood is very high, as is the presence of illegal activities in which minors are often involved (The Tree of Life ONLUS, 2012). The situation is made worse by the limited alternatives for group activities for children and adolescents, as well as by a lack of cultural and recreational activities. Most children live without prospects for the future; often marginalised and prejudiced, they struggle to integrate into the mainstream life of the city. |
Twelve young people aged 9–13 participated.
#zen2daimieiocchi exhibition / 03 September 2021
This exhibition took place in the neighbourhood shopping centre, which provided a secure space outside the venue and eight mobile panels on which to mount the photographs. Thanks to coordination with the foundation, they also provided refreshments for the audience and a school kit for each child. This manifestation of the appreciation of the positive impact of such initiatives on the community was greatly appreciated by the participants. The photographs were printed in three different formats and followed a conceptual flow given by the photographer and curator based on the reflection sessions we had with the young people. |
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