Marco Serventi (Documentary Practice ‘22) is a finalist for the 2026 SIYU Award for New Talents in Swiss Photography. He was shortlisted for his project Carried by the Wind, created in collaboration with Marilia Gurgel (Documentary Practice ‘22), who produced the project’s video work.
Carried by the Wind explores the rapid development of wind energy in Brazil, a country that is aiming to be a global leader in renewables, and its impact on local communities. In the country there are over 11,000 wind turbines. We spent 2 months in rural communities in the Northeast, the windiest and most affected region, where the promises of prosperity made by foreign energy companies never became true: Many farmers lost access to their land; noisy towers built close to homes worsened quality of life; and many landowners found themselves in decades-long contracts they did not fully understand and that offer little compensation. Not to mention the impact on the ecosystem.
Marco exhibited Carried by the Wind at Photobastei in Zurich, where the show opened on October 22, 2026, and remains on view through November 8.
Based in Lugano, Switzerland, Marco is a documentary photographer and filmmaker. He holds a degree in Film Studies from the Université de Lausanne and is a graduate of ICP’s Visual Journalism and Documentary Practice program. His work centers on the connections between people and place, examining how natural and built environments shape human life and communities.
Images: Marco Serventi
Marco Serventi
