Nando's Circus

The Apollo circus started up in 2007 and then moved all around Italy, and abroad, with the new fellow Nando Orfei, whose name decorates the entrance. The Nando Orfei’s circus is indeed, one among few in Italy, made just of artists and no animals. Inside the chapitò and even more behind the stage, the emotions alternate with rhythms driven by the continuous movement. A movement made of the places which change constantly under the wheels of the caravans, by the characters which swap bringing with them stories from far or by the youths which learn the circus art and propose new artistic techniques to be included in the show. Commitment, passion and a strong feeling of community, are in contrast with a life rich in hard times and compromise, essential for such a old and severe profession.

Marco Marucci was born in Bari, Italy, in 1982, his foray into the world of photography began through examining the environment around him and gradually developed into personal reflections of topics that had resonance to him. His nuanced grasp of capturing images photographically has enabled him to convey ideas and emotions derived from subjects pertaining to cultural and social issues. He believes that photography serves as a way to bring to light issues of social importance especially in communities facing specific challenges, whether that be social and economic, fundamental or cultural.