Talking without speaking (2023-2025)

Winner of Still Life in Sony World Photography Awards 2026.

Talking without speaking is a project where I photograph everyday objects that have become protest symbols. The objects can be connected to a historical period, a rights struggle or a country. Some have been intentionally brought to the streets to support a cause, while others unexpectedly found their place in the public sphere, revealing their symbolic power over time.

The installation featured includes photographs licensed under Creative Commons encased in album-like split sheets and paper that highlights the vibrant signal colors of the objects. The project is made with support from Trafo.

Vilma Taubo, April 2025

Exhibited at Somerset House in London 17 april - 4 may 2026.