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Volga Blues
Artist Talk: Volga Blues with Alessandro Cosmelli + Marzio G. Mian
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 · 6:30–8:30 PM
Bronx Documentary Center
614 Courtlandt Ave, Bronx, NY 10451
The Volga River has long defined the history, geography, and identity of Russia. To explore what it means to be Russian today, journalist Marzio Mian and photographer Alessandro Cosmelli journeyed along the Volga region. Their reporting and photography, featured in the January 2024 issue of Harper’s Magazine as the essay “Behind the New Iron Curtain,” sheds light on Vladimir Putin’s isolated, neo-imperial Russia. Among their discoveries: the river’s role as a critical artery for goods and weapons, bypassing international sanctions.
Join Alessandro Cosmelli and Marzio G. Mian for an engaging presentation of their work, offering insights into the political, cultural, and social dynamics of contemporary Russia.
Alessandro Cosmelli is an Italian-American documentary photographer who has traveled and worked in over 50 countries, focusing on human rights, conflict aftermath, and identity. His work examines the forces shaping contemporary society and the interplay between individuals and their communities in an increasingly globalized world.
Marzio G. Mian is an award-winning journalist and author, previously serving as deputy editor-in-chief of Corriere della Sera‘s weekly magazine. His work spans 56 countries, covering topics such as the collapse of communism, the Balkan wars, European expansion, and four U.S. presidential campaigns. He is a contributor to Corriere della Sera, Revue XXI, L’Espresso, and others, focusing on cultural, social, and geopolitical issues.
