Tragedia

A photographic and historical journey into São Tomé’s tragédia—where theater, ritual, and resistance merge to reclaim memory and cultural identity.

Tragédia by Nicola Lo Calzo is a visual and anthropological exploration of tragédia, a unique form of street theater from São Tomé and Príncipe, shaped by Creole, African, and European influences. Combining photography, historical research, and oral testimony, Lo Calzo documents how performances such as tchiloli, danço congo, and auto de Floripes...