Zammit Lupi has published two books, Isle Landers and Off the Job.
Isle Landers was published in 2014. It is composed of photos taken by Zammit Lupi from 2005 to 2014 regarding the migratory situation in the Mediterranean. In these photos, Zammit Lupi photographed the migrants from their rescue at sea, upon arrival in Europe at the immigration centers, until their departure. The purpose of the book is to combat racism and xenophobia and raise awareness of the international public about the struggles of African and Middle Eastern migrants.[1][2]
Off the Job was published in 2015 and is composed of photos taken with an iPhone by Zammit Lupi in non-working contexts. Lupi prefers the iPhone when taking photos for pleasure; according to him, "it is the ideal way to recharge my creative energies".[3][4]
Awards
2023
Refugee Festival honorary prize for long-term documentation[5]
Supported by the Norwegian Arts Council and held at the House of Literature in Oslo, Norway, the festival’s organiser is Maltese-Norwegian Kristina Quintano