Photojournalism documenting community, representation and civic change in Bristol
Italian and UK based photojournalist Alberto Alessandro focuses on stories shaped by social, political and community life. His work often centres on the people and events that reveal wider changes taking place within society. In From Refugee to Lord Mayor of Bristol, Alessandro documents a significant moment in the city’s recent history, capturing both a personal journey and the broader conversations surrounding representation, belonging and public life.
From Refugee to Lord Mayor of Bristol
Twenty years after arriving in the UK as a refugee from Somalia, Yassin Mohamud was inaugurated as Bristol’s Lord Mayor. Through photographs and accompanying reportage, Alessandro documents the event and the significance it held for many of those in attendance.
The essay traces Mohamud’s journey from newly arrived refugee to public servant, while also reflecting on the wider social context surrounding his appointment. Alongside scenes of celebration and civic ceremony, the work considers questions of representation, community and the role public figures can play in shaping a city’s identity.
Through a combination of photography and reporting, Alberto Alessandro documents the people and events shaping contemporary society. Read the full photo essay and visit his contributor profile to see more of his work.
