From the series “Sinomocene”, 2020. ©Davide Monteleone.

The ”Sinomocene” project, already supported by National Geographic Society, is selected among the finalists for the prestigious Leica Oskar Barnack Award (LOBA) 2020.

“In his “Sinomocene” series, the Italian photographer (born 1974) explores the impact produced by the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which reflects China’s growing presence around the globe. Spanning four continents, the project is documented photographically on location in - among other places - Ethiopia, Djibouti, Italy, Cambodia and Kazakhstan.”

The two winners (main and newcomers) will be announced October 22nd.