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João Coelho

João Coelho

Exhaustion

These young men risk their lives every day in this ship graveyard. They dive to pull iron plates out of sunken ships, using only their hands. Even when exhausted, they must find the strength to fight the waves and currents and carry the heavy pieces to the beach, where they are weighed and sold

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About Artist

João Coelho

I have always been fascinated by the human condition and its study has been a major driving force in my work. More than an aesthetic purpose, I want my photography to evoke feelings, emotions, and convey messages by telling stories that depict suffering or joy, despair or mutual aid, strength or disappointment, or simply resilience in the face of adversity and uncertainty about the future.

João Coelho

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Portugal

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