Alessandro Gandolfi - Matsu #3

In this image, a tourist visits a military tunnel on Nangan Island, Taiwan, home to bunkers, forts, and kilometers of military tunnels. Just steps from the Chinese coast but under Taiwan's government, the Matsu Islands archipelago has in recent years been among the most strategic fronts in the world. Once inhabited by fishermen, the Matsu Islands (19 in total but only five populated) survive economically thanks to the soldiers who militarily guard its border with China and to curious travelers who appreciate the frontier’s allure.

The image has been published in international magazines such as Kometa (France), Animan (Switzerland), and Sette - Corriere della Sera.

The image is signed on the back and measures 30x40 cm. It is printed in a limited edition (25 copies) on Hahnemühle Baryta FB 350 g paper and comes with an authenticity certificate.

Alessandro Gandolfi is an Italian professional photographer and journalist, co-founder of the Parallelozero agency. Interested in telling the small and large changes of contemporary society, his reports have appeared in media outlets around the world and have been shown in various international photographic exhibitions and festivals. He has received international recognition such as the Sony World Photography Award, the NPPA Best of Photojournalism, the POY - Pictures of the Year, and the PDN. Eight of his reports published in National Geographic Italia earned the “Best Edit Award” as the best reportage in the various local editions of the magazine. More information on his personal website."