I’m very happy to announce that the first episode of a new season of my podcast is out!
Read MorePedro Bonatto recording an episode of the Wanderings Podcast in Cairo, Egypt.
Ventre: A Belly Dance Photo Book in Support for Ukraine
Ventre is a Belly Dance Photography Book by photographer Pedro Bonatto in support for Ukraine. All profits from sales will go to institutions helping women and children in Ukraine who are impacted by the war. The book features more than 50 dancers from Ukraine and all over the world that have been photographed by Pedro throughout the years.
Read MoreWartime Birthday Gift
Thoughts on the war in Ukraine and my immigrant ancestors in Brazil.
Read MoreDay 8 of the Invasion in Ukraine
I am a Brazilian citizen and this is the perspective of a foreigner who lived in Ukraine for the past 3 years.
Read MoreThe Castle in the Clouds
I woke up today to a strange surreal view of Istanbul, taken over by a thick white fog. It’s been 10 days since we left Ukraine in a hurry, with many projects postponed and plans deeply changed.
Read MoreExperiments in Fashion and History
This year I want to focus on combining fashion and ancient history and places in some new fine art series.
Read More“Beauty will save the world.”
Some thoughts about the first day of 2022.
Read MoreAn Artist Date
Artist Date is a new weekly show by dancer Iana Komarnytska and photographer Pedro Bonatto where they talk about travel, creativity, inspiration and living an artist’s life.
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Creative Walks - an accidental new project
Recorded during daily walks in search of inspiration, the podcast features thoughts on creativity, art, science, and culture.
Read MorePhoto by Iana Komarnytska, shot at F11 Studios in Kiev, Ukraine.
Soft Reboot
So… I’m back to posting here! I’ve been in Europe for almost 4 months now and I’ve been very much out of social media, focusing on finishing endless pending projects and getting a new chapter off the ground.
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Checking out the Golden Gate in Kyiv, Ukraine. Photo by Iana Komarnytska.
Extended trips and letting a place change you
So… I thought it would be appropriate to post this news on Canada Day, as I’ve been a bit reclusive lately. :) Iana and I decided to go on a year-long trip around Europe and the Middle East (and who knows where else). We’ll be based in Kyiv and I am very excited to work on music, dance, photo and video projects much closer to the source of our inspiration.
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Shooting in Cyprus for 'The Orientalist'. Photo by Olesha Astman.
Someday is a disease: some thoughts from the road
An update from the road with some lessons learned.
Read MoreThe Orientalist goes to Europe
I am doing shoots for 'The Orientalist' in Sofia, Larnaca and Kiev in Oct-Nov. Find some information about the trip and how you can be a part of the series.
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