Rio de Janeiro 2020 - Photojournalism by Thiago PatriotaRio de Janeiro 2020 - Photojournalism by Thiago Patriota

Rio de Janeiro 2020 - Photojournalism

Thiago Patriota

Thiago Patriota

A raw photojournalistic exploration of Rio de Janeiro in 2020, capturing the tension between beauty and inequality through candid, unfiltered moments of everyday life.
Framed through a documentary lens, the project navigates themes of urban contrast, social disparity, and human resilience—revealing how photojournalism operates not just as observation, but as a narrative tool that exposes layered realities often overlooked.
Balancing intimacy and distance, the work reflects the ethical and emotional weight of documenting real lives, positioning the camera as both witness and mediator of truth.
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Posted Apr 6, 2026

A photojournalistic study of Rio in 2020, capturing urban contrasts, social tension, and human resilience through raw, unfiltered everyday moments.