“Smoking Man” is part of the documentary project “African Roots: Faith, Resistance and Continuity”, developed by Michel Soares in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
The photograph portrays a man smoking, captured within the everyday life and cultural landscape of Salvador. Through gesture, expression and presence, the image reflects the project’s broader exploration of identity, dignity, work, faith, resistance and the continuity of Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Bahian culture.
“Smoking Man” is part of the portfolio “African Roots: Faith, Resistance and Continuity”, which received an Honorable Mention at the International Photography Awards (IPA) 2026 in the Professional — People / Traditions & Culture category.
The photograph was also exhibited at Trieste Airport as part of the international exhibition program connected to Trieste Photo Days.
The artwork is produced on commission, signed by the photographer, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
PRINT SPECIFICATIONS:
• Fujicolor Premium Print, produced by Fujifilm
• Deep Matte Surface
• Without back reinforcement (裏打ち加工なし)
• A4: 21 × 29.7 cm
• A3: 29.7 × 42 cm
• A2: 42 × 59.4 cm
• The dimensions indicated correspond to the paper size
• Made to order
• Signed by the photographer
• Includes certificate of authenticity
IMPORTANT
The product sold is exclusively a photographic print in the size selected by the buyer.
The images showing the artwork in different environments are digital simulations used only as a visual reference for presentation and scale. Frames, passe-partout, glass, mounting systems, furniture, and other decorative objects shown in the simulations are not part of the product and are not included with the purchase.
The perception of size and proportion can vary depending on the environment represented and the format chosen. The colors, tones, and contrast displayed on screens may also present slight differences compared to the physical print due to the settings and characteristics of each device.
“Smoking Man” is part of the documentary project “African Roots: Faith, Resistance and Continuity”, developed by Michel Soares in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil.
The photograph portrays a man smoking, captured within the everyday life and cultural landscape of Salvador. Through gesture, expression and presence, the image reflects the project’s broader exploration of identity, dignity, work, faith, resistance and the continuity of Afro-Brazilian and Afro-Bahian culture.
“Smoking Man” is part of the portfolio “African Roots: Faith, Resistance and Continuity”, which received an Honorable Mention at the International Photography Awards (IPA) 2026 in the Professional — People / Traditions & Culture category.
The photograph was also exhibited at Trieste Airport as part of the international exhibition program connected to Trieste Photo Days.
The artwork is produced on commission, signed by the photographer, and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
PRINT SPECIFICATIONS:
• Fujicolor Premium Print, produced by Fujifilm
• Deep Matte Surface
• Without back reinforcement (裏打ち加工なし)
• A4: 21 × 29.7 cm
• A3: 29.7 × 42 cm
• A2: 42 × 59.4 cm
• The dimensions indicated correspond to the paper size
• Made to order
• Signed by the photographer
• Includes certificate of authenticity
IMPORTANT
The product sold is exclusively a photographic print in the size selected by the buyer.
The images showing the artwork in different environments are digital simulations used only as a visual reference for presentation and scale. Frames, passe-partout, glass, mounting systems, furniture, and other decorative objects shown in the simulations are not part of the product and are not included with the purchase.
The perception of size and proportion can vary depending on the environment represented and the format chosen. The colors, tones, and contrast displayed on screens may also present slight differences compared to the physical print due to the settings and characteristics of each device.
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