In the summer of 2015, the world was focused on Idomeni – a small village on the Greek-Macedonian border, where thousands of new refugees found themselves trapped every day. But the story of Idomeni as a crossing point started years before. Vasilis Tsartstanis, a resident of a neighboring village, was among the first to begin taking photographs, videos and written testimonies of the perilous journeys of those he saw traveling north. Years later, his work offers a unique insight into the history of this migratory route and the struggles of those who have taken it.

This summer, he combined his materials with the work of other photographers, filmmakers and journalists working at critical crossing points to create an exhibition. Beginning in Greece’s famed Bensousan Han, the expo will be traveling around Europe for the next six months.

I’m proud to have my work on display alongside his and honored to represent the critical Spanish-Moroccan borders found in Ceuta and Melilla. These borders – the only European borders found on the African continent – are the frontlines of a little seen battle against Africa’s rapidly expanding population of migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. This expo will help bring their stories to light.

More images from the next stops on our exhibition trail (Italy, Spain, France, Germany, UK) coming soon!