23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Statue head behind bars of an Ancient Greek theatre
This photograph captures a sculpture by Igor Mitoraj, placed within the natural setting of the ancient Greek Theater of Siracusa, Sicily. Shot from outside the fenced perimeter, the image frames the human head through vertical metal bars, creating a visual and conceptual tension. The artificial, human-like form appears isolated, confined within a space that is both public and protected. Surrounded by trees and stone ruins, the sculpture evokes a paradox: a symbol of culture and permanence, yet visually caged in a living, organic landscape. The result is a composition that questions the boundaries between art, nature, and access.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 05.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 10.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Siracusa, Italy |
| Camera: | Canon EOS M50 |
| Copyright: | © Mirko Caggioni |