23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
The March No One Chose
A symbolic reenactment of forced displacement along the African coast. Three bound figures walk a shoreline that witnessed untold suffering. The image honours resilience and memory, challenging the viewer to confront the legacies of captivity and the meaning of freedom.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 10.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Maputo, Mozambique |
| Camera: | NIKON D750 |
| Copyright: | © Mauro Djedje |