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30 Pictures Showing The Diversity In Father-Child Relationships Around The Globe By This Photographer
Interview With Artist
Today, we would like to share with you another project by Gabriele Galimberti, an Italian photographer and author of many meaningful photo series. This time, he captured fathers around the world in moments spent together with their children. Inspired by his own childhood experiences, Galimberti aimed to showcase the diverse ways parents build their relationships and bonds with their kids. Galimberti shared his memories: “The year is 1986. I am eight-and-a-half years old and I’m getting ready for bed. I’m very excited for the morning to arrive. That’s because, in just a few hours, something will happen that’s been happening almost every Sunday for the last year. I’ll feel my father’s hand on my shoulder, shaking me awake as his voice says, ‘Gabri, wake up! It’s six o’clock. We’re going fishing.’”
We recommend visiting Gabriele’s website to access more information about this project and to read the stories behind each photograph. Additionally, if you missed the previous Bored Panda articles about this photographer, we invite you to check them out. The series "Toy Stories" showcased children from over 50 countries and their favorite toys, while "In Her Kitchen" featured stunning portraits of grandmothers from all over the world with their signature dishes.
More info: Instagram | gabrielegalimberti.com
Image credits: Gabriele Galimberti
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#1
Maniche, Haiti
Jhonny Labossièrie (32) and Jiounelca (2)
Bouche, Audi, and Shyla, oh my! 2 years ago
But they're in the WET! *horrified cat and kitten noises*
Lunar Lunox 2 years ago
The stereotype that African American's hate getting wet is dumb, I'm African American, coincidentally from Hawaii, and I love the water
Load More Replies...The project "Fathers" is another photo series inspired by some personal experiences of Galimberti. In the previously mentioned "In Her Kitchen," the photographer paid tribute to his grandmother and the very special relationship between them. He decided to travel across the world to explore the diversity of dishes prepared by other grandmothers and the same feeling the women put into what they do for their loved ones. While speaking about the series, Gabriele shared with us: “The one thing that really connects them all is the love they use to nourish their grandchildren. That may be the true common ingredient of all of these recipes.”
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#2
Berlin, Germany
Alessandro Kola (40) and Teresa (10)
#3
Tokyo, Japan
Takeshi Masuma (40), Luna (7), and Nene (3)
Ugh_What_Now 2 years ago
It's the bench seating, and they're private booths that are rented for a set time (or just waited for) where one can order food like a restaurant. But yeah, just a bench. 🙂
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I think she'd get on well with my daughter (6) and the one busy eating and ignoring it all would get on well with my son (1)!
Silly-Rabbit 2 years ago
All the little girl wants for Christmas is to eat in peace and quiet.
Giving more details regarding the series featuring parents with their children, the photographer continued the story about his fishing ritual with his own father: “For over a year, ever since my mom gave my dad a little fishing boat, this has been our Sunday routine – my father and I, alone or sometimes with friends, head out to Lake Trasimeno. It’s a day just for us, a day of waiting, of talking, and of long silences. Luckily, the bursts of good cheer over the catch of a fish aren’t too few or far between.”
#4
Wadala Slum, Mumbai, India
Rizwan Shaikh (24), Zafinah (3) and Zeenath (3 months)
#5
Mumbai, India
Tirupati Pogla (32) and Yashika Pogla (5)
BetterBitterButter 2 years ago
I think they're in a temple and he is putting tilak on her forehead. Cute picture.
The author of the series mentioned that despite the passing time, the most vivid memories he has from his childhood that connect to his father are those when they spent time together while fishing. Galimberti points out that his father keeps the weekly tradition even now and still goes fishing almost every Sunday. He added: “As for me – maybe because I’m hardly ever home, perhaps because, when I am, I’m too lazy to get up at six in the morning – I haven’t gone with him for many years. Now it’s my brother-in-law and nephew’s turn to go fishing with him.”
#6
Florence, Italy
Paolo Woods (45), Enea (5), and Sara (2)
Tom 2 years ago (edited)
In The Netherlands it is also uncommon to wear helmets. USA and Belgium for instance are dangerous cycling countries
Ugh_What_Now 2 years ago
Are the roads in the Netherlands made of marshmallow fluff? Car or no car a skull fractures just the same on concrete and blacktop. 🙄
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Nicky Shrimps 2 years ago
Y'all need to look up the safety of cycling conditions and accident frequency before commenting on the dangers of helmet-less biking in Florence.
Ugh_What_Now 2 years ago
The pavement is just as hard on a child's skull in Italy as it is in the US... it has nothing to do with vehicles.
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#7
Portland, Oregon, USA
Galen Malcolm (24) and Leon (3)
Silly-Rabbit 2 years ago
So glad the dad in this photo is intelligent enough to have his child wear protective breathing equipment. Aerosol particles are not good!
Spocks's Mom 2 years ago
And they make you feel funny in a not so funny losing braincells kind of way.
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With all that being said, Gabriele Galimberti decided to start his series "Fathers," documenting the relationships dads around the globe have with their precious children: “Wherever I am in the world, when I meet a father I ask him to tell me about a special moment he has spent with his children and, when I can, I photograph them together.” This way, again, we can see a range of various activities, but also still moments when nothing else has to be done because the time the parents spend with their children is a great value on its own. Don't forget to visit the photographer's website to get more insights about this special project and get familiar with the very interesting stories, adding more background to the photographs that the fathers shared with Galimberti.
#8
Hon Atsugi, Japan
Rea (6), Takayasu (39), Yushi (4), Ryota (9), Kota (6) and Masami (43)
#9
Barcelona, Spain
Jordi Luque (38) and Rai (4)
Danny Boy 2 years ago
From an early age, Rai's mother had warned him repeatedly that if he didn't keep his dad well fed, then Daddy would gobble him all up! The poor kid grew up to be a nervous wreck. :*-(
#10
San Francisco, California, USA
Francisco (51), Jonathan (48), and Tallulah (5)
Monday 2 years ago
They look very unimpressed that baking time is being interrupted by photos.
Nicky Shrimps 2 years ago
My thought too. Probably feels weird to "act natural" for the article, and then "freeze" for the photo.
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Silly-Rabbit 2 years ago
They look like they were caught doing something bad. Everyone looks guilty lol
Bryoney Blakley 2 years ago
They look the least happy. The other photos give you a sense of love and joy. I don't feel love or joy in this photo.
Ugh_What_Now 2 years ago
It's just staged is all. Some of the others are captured moments, which are the ones that are the best. Some are staged and okay. This one we can really identify the feeling of being uncomfortable in because being raised in a more western/euro centric culture we can identify with the facial features/mannerisms/postures of what that is.
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Bouche, Audi, and Shyla, oh my! 2 years ago
They don't like or trust the photographer is the vibe I'm getting.
Lovemyisland ️ 2 years ago
They look annoyed, I mean, if you didn't want a picture, you could have said so.
Ugh_What_Now 2 years ago
Looks more... uncomfortable, as if the photograph is supposed to be "natural" but has been completely staged and you can sense it in their faces and body posture.
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Kuldiga, Latvia
Eriks Oficier (43) and Renate (8)
#12
Florence , Italy
Davide Woods (42), Noah (8), and Ian (2)
#13
Mexico City, Mexico
Sergio Colin (44) and 3 children
Groundcontroltomajortom 2 years ago
I hope they're his children and not just some random kids 🤣
#14
Belgium (Photo Taken In The Red Sea, Egypt)
Jan Huygens (41) and Roos Eline (5)
Lorie Shewbridge 2 years ago
Great photo! This child will love the sea and sea creatures forever
#15
Xiamen, China
Gu Tao (36) and Gu Zi Auxan (5)
#16
New Taipei City, Taiwan
Chang Lin Tsai (38) and Ming Shiang Tsai (4)
#17
Cahuita, Costa Rica
Michael Chamarro Suarez (32), Johan (7), Jamie (5), Sofia (5) and Giulia (1)
#18
Vevey, Switzerland
Jason Singer (39), Juliette (10), and Lenny (7)
Charles Bryant 2 years ago
I was like “well, where is the dad?”, then I see his head just above water. 😁
#19
San Francisco, California, USA
Jared Katz (37), Isadora (7) and Roscoe (4)
#20
Woolsthorpe-By-Colsterworth, UK
Dean Colyer (49), Alisha (13), Harugy (10), Gracie-Lee (9) and Hilly (7)
Theo Blackwood 2 years ago
Oh that looks familiar. Dad taught me how to play pool in his local when I was 9. I still go there to drink with him when I visit.
Bouche, Audi, and Shyla, oh my! 2 years ago
The girl standing at the corner looks like she's ready for college.
Ahsan Siddiqui 2 years ago
Very soon kids, you'll be frequenting this bar 🍺 just like me ! Here's to hopeless alcoholism!
XenoMurph 2 years ago
This is the only one that looks like the dad is not really interested in the kids
Weasel Wise 2 years ago (edited)
He took his family out to play a game together. What about an all-daughter outting while Dad has a sip of his beer makes you think he's not interested? He could be at home drinking or out with his friends but, yeah, Dad is out playing a game with a load of little ladies, he's clearly uninterested.🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️
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#21
Bogotá, Colombia
Manuel Villa (39) ,Elias (2), and Lila (7 months)
#23
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Fouad Kuyali (35),Mazen (4) and Julie (2)
the_avenging_knight 2 years ago
That kid is about to learn an important life lesson, LEGOS ARE SO F*****G SHARP!
Ahsan Siddiqui 2 years ago
No one luxuriates like emiraties. Living well is the only way to live. Can't buy taste though
#24
Taichung, Taiwan
Chung Mang Che (40), Chung Jui Han (9),Chung Kai Eing (8) and Chung Jia Ying (6)
Bouche, Audi, and Shyla, oh my! 2 years ago
What program are they watching with such intensity?
PattyK 2 years ago
Chung is the family name, which is listed first in many Asian cultures. These people would be called by their first names (Mang Che, Jui Han, Kai Eing, and Jia Ying).
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#25
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Esteban Israel (45), Niko (11) and Oliver (5)
#28
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Vik Muniz (55), Francesco Bonelli (12) and Dora (4)
Lauren S 2 years ago
It’s a parachute game. I’ve only ever seen them at schools. But for fun, yes, deflated beach ball. Dad looks proud of his destructive work.
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#29
Breda, The Netherlands
Raoul Oomen (43), Tijn (6) and Ole (4)
#30
Austin, Texas, USA
Timothy Klatt (32), Ogden (6), Amity (4), and Lillian (5 months)
Lauren S 2 years ago
And the children look like they know not to move. PS, what are those barrels?
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#32
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Amel Sharief (45), Alma (11), Leena (9), Aya (4) and Mohamed (2)
#33
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
James Wade (36), Dejah (15),Tyler (12) and Haden (8)
Yer maw 2 years ago
I barely trust my kids to not hurt themselves with a potato peeler and this dude is giving them guns? Fries my brain
cerinamroth 2 years ago
Kinder Surprise and playing outdoors are no-gos but guns are fine. That's the American way.
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Alex Martin 2 years ago
If these parents have weapons in their home it is far better that the children understand how to use them correctly and not risk accidental harm. I'd prefer if the little one was pointing that at the ground and not to the side, but at least fingers are out of the trigger guards.
Andrew C. Straubel 2 years ago
These rifles have protection around the barrel and are meant to be held. No burning, thankfully.
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Nikki138 2 years ago
Don't put most of us normal Americans in that gun toting redneck category please.
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ASHLEY Grigsby 2 years ago
What an amazing piece, Thank you too all the families for shareing with all of us a piece of ourselves.
Lovemyisland ️ 2 years ago
For some reason the USA ones where the ones that felt like the dads where angry or something. Except the beach one.
Alba Van Bergen 2 years ago
Almost all, lovely-looking fathers, which is beautiful but so not representing the range of diversity. Where's my dad? The only one I might relate to is number 30.
ASHLEY Grigsby 2 years ago
What an amazing piece, Thank you too all the families for shareing with all of us a piece of ourselves.
Lovemyisland ️ 2 years ago
For some reason the USA ones where the ones that felt like the dads where angry or something. Except the beach one.
Alba Van Bergen 2 years ago
Almost all, lovely-looking fathers, which is beautiful but so not representing the range of diversity. Where's my dad? The only one I might relate to is number 30.
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