Globetrotting Italian photographer Massimo Bietti is widely acclaimed for his striking portraits of children from the farthest corners of the earth, with each frame telling a compelling story of their lives. Bietti's explorations have taken him to places as diverse as the Solomon Islands, India, Papua New Guinea, Malaysia, Peru, and beyond, providing a cross-cultural perspective on the universal theme of childhood. Scroll down to get a glimpse of what childhood looks like in different corners of our world.
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