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Tropical Trauma Misery Tour
by Rafael Roncato
“Intriguing and thought-provoking, the “Tropical Trauma Misery Tour” photobook of the Brazilian Rafael Roncato is a brilliant foray into the style of a detective novel, unfolding against the media spectacle surrounding Brazilian President Jair Messias Bolsonaro—The Myth. The focus on the pivotal year of 2018, marked by Bolsonaro’s stabbing during a polarized presidential campaign, sees the former president assuming a central role in an online political campaign where he maintains complete control over his narrative and self-presentation.
The book stands as a testament to creativity, audacity, and exceptional intelligence. I was thoroughly captivated by its enchanting and exotic style, adeptly exploring the intricate political narratives shaping our world. Through a captivating blend of creative elements and editorial tactics, this book emerges as a vital tool, encouraging individuals to widely disseminate its message while condemning the dangers associated with misinformation. The blending of reality becomes a mode of resistance, unfolding as a meta-drama within the realm of political farce. This magnificent piece serves as an ironic guide, decoding the intricacies of Brazilian politics and media manipulation. It not only visually captures the impact of events but also acts as a potent gauge of the blurred line between truth and political performance.
A must-see for those seeking a visual journey into the heart of contemporary Brazilian political discourse, and for other countries that are contagiously impacted by this powerful farce.”
—Ângela Berlinde
Size: 10,8 x 16,9 cm
Pages: 306
softcover
Author: Rafael Roncato
Design: Mateus Acioli
Publisher: MASA / The PhotoBookMuseum / Lovely House
Year: 2024
Language: English
ISBN: 978-85-85039-18-9
Price: 25€
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Announcing the Dummy Award ’24 shortlist
On March 9th the jury met in Cologne to go through all 420 submitted dummies sent in from 44 countries. In the end, 50 books were selected to make up the shortlist of the Dummy Award ’24. Congratulations to all the shortlisted artists!
The Dummy Award 2023 winners
We are pleased to announce the winners of the Dummy Award 23. Out of 50 shortlisted books, five winning titles were carefully selected, taking into account public and curators’ votes from the 17 venues where the shortlist has been exhibited.
All winning books will receive a 25% production grant for printing their books at MAS printing house, Istanbul and our full promotion support.
“Tropical Trauma Misery Tour” by Rafael Roncato receives the PBM/MAS Prize.
It will produced and published by MAS Matbaa in cooperation with the PhotoBookMuseum later this year. Stay tuned!
Tropical Trauma Misery Tour
by Rafael Roncato, NL/BR
BULLET
by Marco Marzocchi, IT
Photography Firmly Enters the Everyday
by Anna Pylypyuk & Volodymir Shypotilnykov, UKR
Vergissmeinnicht
by Amelie Sachs, DE
HUN
by Julia Mejnertsen, DK