Joe Pansa is a documentary photographer with 18 years of sustained practice documenting overlooked communities and cultural heritage. Known for long-term immersive projects exploring themes of labor, cultural identity, and human dignity. Mentored by renowned photojournalist Valerio Bispuri.
Recognized through international exhibitions and publications.
Combines technical expertise with a deep commitment to ethical, respectful storytelling.
EXHIBITIONS
Solo Exhibitions
2022: "Mola di Bari - 18 Years of a Photo Reportage," Mola di Bari, Italy
2019: "Materia Prima," Urban Center - Ex Caserma Rossani, Bari, Italy
2013: "L'arte Seduta," Hypogeum San Pasquale, Mola di Bari, Italy
2011: "La Multidimensionalità del Nulla," Galleria Borgo delle 44 Tegole, Florence, Italy
Collective Exhibitions (Selected)
2026: Ten ways of Looking, DOCU Magazine
2025: Ai Margini, Void Collective Photo, Palazzo Roberti, Mola di Bari, Italy
2023: Stories of New Beginnings: Refugees in Mola (Photography workshop & exhibition)
2021: Cov_Art Collective, Allegra Brigata - Spazio 12, Monopoli, Italy
2020: "Pandemic in Focus," Visual stories of COVID-19, New York City, USA
2018: Występy Gościnne, Otwarta Pracownia Gallery, Krakow, Poland
2016: "Melamid for President," Midtown Manhattan/Wall Street, New York City, USA
2015: "MAULE" Photo Exhibition, Palazzo Roberti, Mola di Bari, Italy
2014: "What You See Is What You Get III," Laboratorio Urbano Lequile, Italy
2012: "Touching Compulsory – Bugs for Blind and Vision Impaired," City Museum of Ljubljana, Slovenia
2012: "Ricrea Festival: Ri-usa, Ri-crea, Ri-arte," Multiple locations, Italy
2011: "Il Salentino," Carlo V Castle, Lecce, Italy
2010: "Nothingness," Chair and the Maiden Gallery, Village, New York City, USA
2009: "The Classics: Modern And Contemporary," Chair and the Maiden Gallery, Village, New York City, USA
PUBLICATIONS
"Pandemic in Focus," Zeke Magazine | Collaborative international project documenting COVID-19
"Marineria molese nel Novecento," Vincenzo D'Acquaviva | Photographs featured documenting maritime heritage and culture of Puglia
"La dimensione esperienziale della scultura," 1st International Symposium of Sculpture, Molfetta | Photographer for catalog documentation
"Il mio Paese," Children's Coloring Book | Highlighting historical sites
"In fondo al mare," Children's Coloring Book | Introducing local marine life
FILMS & DOCUMENTARIES
"Un paese ci vuole" | Documentary project with Giulia Sangiorgio exploring community belonging and cultural identity
"Memoria" | Documentary preserving local heritage through community voices and experiences
"Clownery" | Directed by Eros D'Antona (Actor role)
TRAINING & MENTORSHIP
Photography
Reportage and Documentary Photography – Mentor: Valerio Bispuri
Magnum Foundation Educational Program with: Bruce Gilden, Martin Parr, Peter van Agtmael, Mark Power
Art Residencies & Workshops
Komorebi Art Residency – Francesco Tedone Association, Corato, Italy
Masterclass in Residence: Art, Cities, and Regeneration – Ramdom Default, Lecce, Italy
International Workshop of Art and Design – Vajkard, Slovenia
International Symposium of Stone Sculpture – Molfetta, Italy
"Fiori di pietra" Sculpture Symposium – Mola di Bari, Italy