Finalist: After the flood
On October 29, 2024, an unusual amount of rain led to catastrophic conditions in towns close to the mountains west of Valencia, including the towns of Paiporta and Massanassa. 222 people lost their lives, and the destruction in the affected towns was enormous. A month later, the consequences of the flooding were still very visible – especially among the locals who had lost their belongings, childhood homes or, in some cases, their lives.
The School of Music in Massanassa
Something resembling an absurd play was unfolding on the stage of the local music school in the town of Massanassa. A soiled grand piano was being chopped up with an axe and hammer so that soldiers in protective suits could carry it out to a container. The room, which was previously used for performances and concerts, is located in the basement and was thus transformed into a brown aquarium when the water came. Consequently, it had to be emptied of inventory, mud, and sludge.
