Nsenene
English, Michele Sibiloni, 2021More than 10 pieces in stock at third-party supplier
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Grasshoppers, known as "nsenene" in Uganda, are a delicacy and an important source of income there. Twice a year, they migrate in masses right after the rainy season. Huge swarms flood the sky just before sunrise. Night after night, large parts of the population stay awake until dawn to catch grasshoppers and sell them. The omnipresence of the grasshoppers and their greenish shimmer, which fades into the night mist and the smoke of the bonfires, envelop the entire country in a surreal atmosphere, enhanced by the quirkiness of the crafty hunting techniques and homemade devices. Moments of frantic activity alternate with long waiting periods, during which people rest a bit or pass the time. Their high protein content makes these creatures a promising food source for the future. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has stated that edible insects on the menu of more people could reduce hunger and improve food security worldwide. On the other hand, deforestation in recent years has led to a drastic decline in the number and diversity of migratory insects. Additionally, climate change is making the rainy seasons in Africa increasingly unpredictable, as timing is crucial when setting traps. The hunt for grasshoppers takes place on a very narrow line between past and future, tradition and modernization, which Italian photographer Michele Sibiloni captures in his atmospherically rich imagery. Through immediate portraits and cinematic sequences, they tell not only about the self-understanding of Ugandans but also about the future prospects for the planet as a whole.
Language | English |
topic | Art, Music & Design |
Author | Michele Sibiloni |
Number of pages | 144 |
Book cover | Stapled |
Year | 2021 |
Item number | 34240570 |
Publisher | Edition Patrick Frey |
Category | Non-fiction |
Release date | 17.5.2023 |
topic | Art, Music & Design |
Language | English |
Author | Michele Sibiloni |
Year | 2021 |
Number of pages | 144 |
Edition | 1 |
Book cover | Stapled |
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Height | 19 mm |
Width | 238 mm |
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