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What drives a photographer to dedicate his life to capturing the raw, often harsh realities of the world? Explore this and more as we sit down with the extraordinary Alberto Venzago, a Swiss photographer whose lens has witnessed the depths of human experience—from the shadowy world of the Yakuza in Japan to the spiritual rites of the voodoo cult in Benin. Born in Zurich with a richly diverse heritage, Venzago reveals how his Italian and German roots steered him towards an artistic path. We delve into his philosophy that photography is more than just taking pictures; it’s about concept and skill, and the power to provoke thought and inspire change.

Have you ever wondered how deep research and storytelling can transform a photograph into a narrative masterpiece? Join us as we explore Venzago's rigorous process of visual storytelling, focusing on a fascinating project set in Polynesia. We reflect on the lives and legacies of Paul Gauguin's models while dissecting Gauguin's complex character. Discover how personal motivations and influences, including the impact of women and the dark side of creativity, fuel Venzago's artistic ethos. It's a conversation that bridges the gap between historical context and modern interpretation, pushing the boundaries of how we perceive art and its creators.

What does it mean to leave a legacy through art? In a poignant discussion, Venzago opens up about the emotional conflict of desiring recognition while facing the possibility of obscurity. We touch on the joy and fulfillment of creating images that resonate deeply with others, even if their creator is no longer around to witness it. Venzago shares heartfelt anecdotes, including a personal conversation about the future of his work and his admiration for fellow photographers like Peter Lindbergh and Helmut Newton. This episode underscores the transformative power of creativity, offering a profound reflection on the joys and challenges of an artist's journey. Join us for an inspiring look into the heart and soul of Alberto Venzago's remarkable career.

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Passionate creative strategist who believes epic shit can be done by living on the creative side of life. Former creative strategy senior director of the Coca-Cola Company, helping brands to do more than just good. Responsible for ideation and formulation of branding.
His daily job is to coming up with answers to the unknown helping to create a new order from disorder. Knowing how to deal with both magic and logic. Cannes Creative Leadership Program alumni, EMBA participant of the Berlin School of Creative Leadership. Blogger of The Huffington Post.

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Marie Reig Florensa is a Humanist, Executive Coach, and Heart-Based Leadership Expert exploring the crossroads of human values, leadership, and creativity. Nowadays she is on a global discovery quest to better understand and communicate what it truly means to Lead from the Heart, beyond assumptions and stereotypes.

Marie supports creative leaders, teams, and organizations to fast-track their leadership development unlocking their best self, the one in alignment with their values and soul purpose for positive social impact. She does so by means of tailor-made playful & artistry-based strategies that enable unleashing genuine human connection & ignite creative genius. Her heart-based creative leadership coaching methodology is supported by expert practitioners' work, contemporary academic and scientific research, and ancient cross-cultural indigenous and spiritual wisdom.

Marie has more than 20 years of experience working in the creative industries, in mainstream and unconventional projects, teams, and organizations. Her mission is to catalyze human flourishing demonstrating that every small gesture is a weapon of mass construction and our life our most precious work of art.