Bruno Bertini, DOCO 2025 (DOCO 2025)

This series represents an excerpt of reality, portraying Australia’s ongoing evolution from a historically homogenous society to one embracing multiculturalism and diversity. Once shaped by the restrictive White Australia Policy—dismantled in 1973—and fortified by the 1975 Racial Discrimination Act, which outlawed racial discrimination against migrants, the country is now undergoing a profound transformation. This change is reflected in its adoption and celebration of foreign festivities as part of an evolving national identity. The images vividly document this acculturation process, with dramatic intensity found in the harsh midday light. This light, high and nearly perpendicular, casts shadows that obscure facial features, depersonalizing individuals and shifting focus to the collective essence. The result is a striking interplay of vivid, bright colors—an allegory for diversity—where human presence becomes a metaphor for the nation’s transition. Each frame captures a narrative of unity through difference, illustrating how tradition and cultural exchange intertwine to shape a shared identity. Together, these images invite viewers to reflect on the shifting social landscape of Australia, where inclusivity blossoms against the enduring backdrop of history and tradition.

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