An Encounter with James Nachtwey – CANCELLED
We regret to inform you that, due to a sudden unavailability on the part of photographer James Nachtwey, the talk scheduled in Siena for Friday, October 9, 2026, at 9:00 PM has been CANCELED.
We deeply regret this schedule change beyond our control and apologize for the inconvenience to all the enthusiasts who were looking forward to this event.
Confirmation of SIPA TALKS (3:00 PM)
We confirm that the SIPA TALKS program scheduled for Friday, October 9, at 3:00 PM remains unchanged. Those who have not yet registered can still do so directly through the official festival website (https://festival.sienawards.com/en/sipa-talks-en/).
What to do if you purchased a ticket solely for James Nachtwey’s talk
Holders of a single ticket for the talk (not combined with the cumulative exhibition ticket) can choose between two options no later than 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2026:
- Request a full refund for the ticket.
- Convert the talk ticket and receive a free cumulative ticket for all festival exhibitions (which includes James Nachtwey’s exhibition).
How to submit your request: to request a refund or ticket conversion, please send an email to [email protected]specifying the buyer’s name, ticket code, and chosen option (Refund / Conversion).
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Info
Location: Teatro dei Rinnovati |
Piazza del Campo, 1 – Siena
Date: 9 October 2026
Time: CANCELLED
Photographer Biography: James Nachtwey (New York, 1948), one of the most important contemporary photojournalists, is widely recognized as one of the leading figures in the tradition of war photojournalism pioneered by Robert Capa. For more than four decades he has documented conflicts, humanitarian crises, famine, disease, and environmental disasters around the world, building a body of work that stands among the most powerful visual testimonies of the human condition in our time.
Throughout his career he has documented some of the most dramatic events of recent history: the war in Bosnia, the genocide in Rwanda, both the First and Second Intifadas in the Middle East, famines in Sudan, the long-term consequences of Agent Orange in Vietnam, and the aftermath of the September 11 attacks in New York, which he witnessed firsthand. His photographs portray a humanity wounded by violence, illness, and poverty, while also revealing the dignity and resilience of people affected by the crises of our time.
Nachtwey’s work is driven by the belief that photojournalism can still influence public conscience and contribute to change. The extraordinary aesthetic intensity of his images becomes a powerful instrument of testimony and compassion, transforming photography into a form of civic responsibility.
“My photographs are my testimony. The events I have recorded should not be forgotten and must not be repeated.”
