"Silence is a Gift" is a photographic exploration by Ciro Battiloro that documents the everyday lives of residents in marginalized communities across Southern Italy, including Rione Sanità (Naples), Santa Lucia (Cosenza), and Torre del Greco. Through long-term, intimate engagement, Battiloro captures the resilience, vitality, and emotional depth of individuals such as Alfonso, Elena, Marco, and Stefania. Rather than emphasizing poverty or hardship, the work foregrounds human connection, generational change, and the quiet dignity of ordinary moments. The book reflects themes of intimacy, memory, and survival, shaped by the artist's personal involvement and empathetic gaze.
