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Lorenzo Tugnoli
July 18, 2025
Lorenzo Tugnoli, Kabul, Afghanistan, March 2019
It Can Never Be the Same brings together photographs taken in Afghanistan between 2019 and 2023 – a period of profound change that spans from the peace negotiations between the United States and the Taliban, to the collapse of the Republic and the Taliban’s return to power.
Tugnoli’s images portray a country in a state of upheaval, seen through the lens of an outsider who has spent more than a decade exploring its complexity. The result is more than a traditional reportage – it is a reflection on how photographs influence our perception of a country and its history, and an exploration of the distance between those who tell the story and those who live it.
The Italian-born photojournalist has extensively documented the impact of conflicts in Central Asia and the Middle East. He spent six years living in Afghanistan and eight years in Lebanon, and continues to report from these regions. As well as being a frequent contributor for The Washington Post, he has co-authored The Little Book of Kabul (2014) together with Francesca Recchia. In 2019, Tugnoli received the Pulitzer Prize for Photography; he was also honoured with the Bayeux Calvados Award 2020 and is a three-times World Press Photo Award winner.
In LFI 2.2015, Lorenzo Tugnoli and Francesca Recchia presented their view on Afghanistan, while LFI 2.2018 features a comprehensive portfolio of Tugnoli’s work on Naba’a – one of the most impoverished neighbourhoods of Beirut.
To support the important work of this renowned Leica photographer, go to: Kickstarter
Katrin UllmannTugnoli’s images portray a country in a state of upheaval, seen through the lens of an outsider who has spent more than a decade exploring its complexity. The result is more than a traditional reportage – it is a reflection on how photographs influence our perception of a country and its history, and an exploration of the distance between those who tell the story and those who live it.
The Italian-born photojournalist has extensively documented the impact of conflicts in Central Asia and the Middle East. He spent six years living in Afghanistan and eight years in Lebanon, and continues to report from these regions. As well as being a frequent contributor for The Washington Post, he has co-authored The Little Book of Kabul (2014) together with Francesca Recchia. In 2019, Tugnoli received the Pulitzer Prize for Photography; he was also honoured with the Bayeux Calvados Award 2020 and is a three-times World Press Photo Award winner.
In LFI 2.2015, Lorenzo Tugnoli and Francesca Recchia presented their view on Afghanistan, while LFI 2.2018 features a comprehensive portfolio of Tugnoli’s work on Naba’a – one of the most impoverished neighbourhoods of Beirut.
To support the important work of this renowned Leica photographer, go to: Kickstarter
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LFI 2.2015+-
Kabul Arts. War and destruction define our images of Afghanistan. Photographer Lorenzo Tugnoli and author Francesca Recchia offer another perspective. More
LFI 2.2018+-
Naba’a: 100 Years of Exiles. The Naba’a district in Beirut has become a home for refugees from all over the world. A visit More
Lorenzo Tugnoli+-
The Italian photographer (born 1979), who lives in Beirut, spent three years photographing in Naba’a. His work is characterised by stark contrasts, deep blacks and precise lines. He has been published in international magazines such as Le Monde, Newsweek, Time Magazine, Der Spiegel and works regularly for The Washington Post. Lorenzo Tugnoli is represented by Contrasto. More
Lorenzo Tugnoli, Kabul, Afghanistan, March 2019
Lorenzo Tugnoli, Kabul, Afghanistan, March 2020
Lorenzo Tugnoli, Kabul, Afghanistan, October 2023