Armenia, situated between Europe and Asia, is facing a decisive phase in its history: long dependent on Russia as a protective power, the loss of Nagorno-Karabakh has made clear that this support cannot be relied upon. Russia's turning away and the fear of another war with Azerbaijan deprives Armenia of any hope of a secure future. At the same time, the country is looking for ways to strengthen its independence and trying to move closer to the EU.
"It’s my wound because it’s pain for me" is a photographic exploration of a society whose identity is shaped by the trauma of the past, the fear of war and the feeling of being alone.
Armenia, 2023 - ongoing
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