The Mexico Border exhibition captures powerful moments along this vast and often unforgiving landscape. Stretching 2,000 miles from the Rio Grande Valley in Texas to the deserts of Arizona and California, the U.S.-Mexico border is a place of movement, resilience, and hope.
Every year, thousands of individuals and families undertake arduous journeys in search of safety, opportunity, and a better future.
The exhibition captures powerful moments along this vast and often unforgiving landscape. Through intimate and thought-provoking imagery, it explores the experiences of those navigating the complex realities of migration. Some flee violence or economic hardship, while others seek to reunite with loved ones.
Their paths are shaped by uncertainty, determination, and the dream of a new beginning.
The photographs document the spaces where these journeys unfold—temporary shelters, extremely remote area crossings, rivers that mark the boundary between past and future. They reveal the human spirit in moments of exhaustion and perseverance, waiting and longing, fear and hope. Each frame offers a glimpse into lives in transition, highlighting the courage it takes to leave the familiar behind in pursuit of the unknown.
Beyond borders and policies, this exhibition invites viewers to see migration through a deeply human lens. It is a testament to strength and survival, offering a window into the personal stories behind one of the most defining movements of our time.
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Location: Accademia dei Rozzi |
Via di Città, 36 – Siena
Period: September 27th – November 23rd
Opening Time:
Friday: 03:00 pm-07:00 pm
Sat-Sun: 10am-01:00pm | 03:00-07:00pm
Holidays: 10am-01:00pm | 03:00-07:00pm
TICKET VALID FOR VISITING ALL THE EXHIBITIONS
Photographer Biography: Adrees Latif is a Pakistani-American photojournalist and editor with a career spanning over three decades, covering news, sports, conflicts, natural disasters, and long-term documentary projects. He began his professional journey at the age of 16, freelancing for the Suburbia Reporter and the Houston Chronicle. A graduate of the University of Houston, Adrees joined Reuters in 1995 after internships at UPI, The Miami Herald, The Baltimore Sun, and both an internship and staff role at The Houston Post.
Throughout his 30 years with Reuters, Adrees has been based in Houston, Los Angeles, Bangkok, Islamabad, and New York, covering the frontlines across Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. He is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner for Breaking News Photography (2008 and 2019), and has curated and edited seven Pulitzer Prizes awarded to the Reuters Pictures team. His accolades also include POY.org’s Photographer of the Year (Freelance – Agency) and the International Center for Photography’s Infinity Award.
Under his mentorship, Adrees has helped shape Reuters’ visual storytelling through editing, training, and a commitment to diversification. He has guided dozens of award-winning photographers, many of whom have gone on to receive prestigious honors, including the Pulitzer Prize. His leadership has been instrumental in fostering a new generation of visual journalists dedicated to impactful, ethical storytelling.
Based in his hometown of Houston, Adrees serves as Enterprise Editor for Reuters Pictures, where he continues to lead ambitious reporting initiatives while championing diversity and excellence in photojournalism.
