Glauco Canalis is an Italian documentary photographer based in London (UK).
Born and raised in a small town in the heart of rural Sicily, he forged his identity and visual aesthetic in the heart of Mediterranean culture.
His work examines the notions of landscape and identity keeping the study of youth as a central theme.
After attending the Academy of Fine Arts in Milan, he later moved to the UK to complete a Masters Degree in Photography at Plymouth University under the guidance of Jem Southam and David Chandler.
Following an internship at MACK Books under the tutelage of Michael Mack, Glauco then committed to developing his artistic practice, receiving industry recognition, nominations, shortlists and prizes for awards including the BarTur Photobook Award, Magnum Graduate Photography Award, the Innovate Grant in 2023., and the Discovery Awards at Encontros Da Imagem in Portugal.
