Michele Lapini is a Bologna-based Italian freelance photojournalist. His work has been published in international and national magazines including Internazionale, Stern, El Pais, L'Espresso, The Guardian, Die Zeit, Nature, and more. He won the Environmental Photographer of the Year 2021 in the Future Landscapes category and the Italian Sustainability Photo Award 2021 for best single photograph.
His photography is characterised by a deep interest in social, political and environmental issues: has been documenting the impact of the climate crisis in Italy on territories and local communities for several years and has been following the struggles of social and environmental movements.
He has been collaborating with La Repubblica since 2016 and he's a co-founder of Arcipelago-19, a photographer's network born during the Covid-19 pandemic. He also collaborates with NGOs and media following the social and political issues that run through Italy, looking abroad to follow international stories.
In addition to his work as a photojournalist, he also exhibits and collaborates in various sectors: cinema, publishing and public art.
